Meiosis, DNA, Mutations, & Protein Synthesis

What kind of cells are made in MEIOSIS?

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

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Diploid Cells are represented by

• 2n
• n
• 4n
• 1/2 n

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The process of crossing over occurs in what phase of meiosis?

• anaphase 1
• prophase 1
• prophase 2
• telophase 1

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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

• homozygous 
• asexual
• homologous
• genes

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When homologous chromosomes match up, they form a structure call a ___________.

• tetrad (pair of chromosomes, one from mom and one from dad)
• triad
• diploid
• quad (group of 4 replicated chromosomes, 2 from mom and 2 from dad)

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Which of the following best describes meiosis?

• It is carried out in all tissues that 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

What phase is represented?

• metaphase 1
• metaphase 2
• anaphase 1
• anaphase 2

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Which of the following represents the change in chromosome number during fertilization?

• n+n=2n

• n=n

• 2n=n+n

• 2n=2n

How many daughter cells does Meiosis create?

• 2
• 4
• 8
• 1

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Which statement best describes the importance of sexual reproduction?

• sexual reproduction produces variation in offspring

• sexual reproduction provides regeneration of body parts

• sexual reproduction occurs between individuals of the same species

• sexual reproduction produces offspring that are identical