Meiosis

What kind of cells are made in MEIOSIS?

• Haploid cells
• Diploid Cells
• Skin Cells
• Liver Cells

Diploid Cells are represented by

• 2n
• n
• 4n
• 1/2 n

If the Diploid chromosome number of Carrots is 18, the haploid number is

• 18

• 9

• 27

• 36

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

• homozygous 
• asexual
• homologous
• genes

Crossing over creates

• male genotype
• genetic variation (differences)
• DNA replication
• mitosis

Which of the following best describes meiosis?

• It is carried out in all tissues theat require cell replacement
• It occurs only in cells in the reproductive structures of an organism
• It happens in all of the tissues except the brain and spinal cord
• It is the first stage of mitosis

Unlike mitosis, meiosis results in the formation of

• Two genetically identical cells.

• Four genetically different cells.

• Four genetically identical cells

• Two genetically different cells

products of meiosis are genetically

• different
• identical

How many daughter cells does Meiosis create?

• 2
• 4
• 8
• 1

The fertilized egg is termed a/an _____.

• gamete
• allele
• homolog
• zygote