Meiosis Practice Quiz

The chromosomes that pair up during meiosis, are called __________ chromosomes.  

• homozygous 
• asexual
• homologous
• genes

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How many daughter cells are produced from meiosis ?

• 10
• 6
• 4
• 2

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Name the growth phase of the cell cycle for both Mitosis and Meiosis.

• metaphase
• telophase
• interphase
• anaophase

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This image shows chromosomes during Prophase 1. Which of the following correctly describes the process shown?

• segregation of sister chromatids
• condensation and segregation of alleles
• mutationin which the DNA content of the gene is altered
• crossing - over in which alleles are exchanged

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A human zygote should have _____ chromosomes inside.

• 46
• 23
• 92
• 64

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At the end of mitosis you have _____ cells

• identical

• different

• identical twins

• variety

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products of meiosis are genetically

• different
• identical

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Human eggs and sperm are _____, and each has ____ chromosomes.

• diploid, 23
• diploid, 46
• haploid, 23
• haploid, 46

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How are your chromosomes inherited?

• most of your chromosomes from your mother
• most of your chromosomes from your father
• a random number of chromosomes from each parent
• half your chromosomes from your mother and half from your father.

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A human body (somatic) cell usually has how many chromosomes?

• 6

• 22

• 4

• 46