Meiosis

How many chromosomes do gametes (sex cells) contain?

• 23 chromosomes (haploid)

• 46 chromosomes (diploid)

• 46 chromosomes (haploid)

• 23 chromosomes (diploid)

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

How many sets of chromosomes are in a diploid cell?

• 1 set

• 2 sets

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

How many sets of chromosomes are in a haploid cell?

• 1 set

• 2 sets

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

______ are cells that are involved in sexual reproduction.

• B cells

• somatic cells

• gametes

• epithelial cells

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Gametes divide through ________

• DNA replication

• Mitosis

• Meiosis

• Cellular Respiration

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

How many chromosomes do somatic (body cells) contain?

• 23 chromosomes (haploid)

• 46 chromosomes (diploid)

• 46 chromosomes (haploid)

• 23 chromosomes (diploid)

Meiosis

• Reduces the number of chromosomes by one half

• Produces unique sex cells

• Allows traits to be passed on to offspring

• ALL ARE TRUE

• Increases genetic variation

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

What type of cells store the genetic information that is passed to offspring?

• Body cells

• Mitosis

• Egg

• Sperm

• Egg and sperm

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

Meiosis produces 4 daughter cells, the chromosome number is _______.

• diploid

• haploid

What is it called when a sperm and egg meet?

• meiosis
• fertilization
• cell division
• mitosis