Meiosis and Mendelian Genetics Review

After meiosis II the daughter cells will contain ____ chromosomes if the original cell contained 78.

• 78
• 39
• 23
• 46

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Which of the following cells is a gamete?

• egg
• bone
• heart
• muscle

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The pair of chromosomes that contain the same genes (but may be coded differently) and are inherited from a male and female parent are termed ___.

• gametes
• alleles
• zygote
• homologs

The fertilized egg is termed a/an _____.

• gamete
• allele
• homolog
• zygote

In mitosis cells are genetically _______, but in meiosis cells are genetically ______.

• diverse, identical
• identical, diverse/different

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Is the following cell diploid or haploid?

• Diploid

• Haploid

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When does replication of chromosomes occur in animal cell meiosis?

• Before Meiosis I and Meiosis II
• Before Meiosis II Only
• Before Meiosis I Only
• During Prophase I and Prophase II

In sexual reproduction, chromosome reduction is necessary to ___.

• ensure that all offspring have the correct diploid number of chromosomes
• ensure that all offspring have the correct haploid number of chromosomes
• ensure that all daughter cells are identical

1n indicates that the cell is ____.

• Diploid

• Haploid

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Is this a normal human karyotype?

• YES

• NO

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