Mitosis and Meiosis Test Review
Authored by Lucas Curtis
Biology
9th - 12th Grade
30 Questions
NGSS covered
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This quiz comprehensively covers the fundamental concepts of cell division in biology, specifically focusing on mitosis and meiosis at the high school level, appropriate for grades 9-12. The content examines the critical differences between these two types of cell division, including their purposes, processes, and outcomes. Students need to understand that mitosis produces two genetically identical diploid cells for growth and repair, while meiosis creates four genetically diverse haploid gametes for reproduction. The questions assess knowledge of chromosome behavior, cell cycle phases, the significance of DNA replication during interphase, and the process of crossing-over during prophase I of meiosis. Students must grasp the concepts of diploid versus haploid cells, recognize the phases of both division types through visual identification, understand the role of cytokinesis, and comprehend how genetic variation is introduced through meiosis. The quiz requires students to apply mathematical reasoning when calculating chromosome numbers and to analyze the biological significance of each division type in multicellular organisms. Created by Lucas Curtis, a Biology teacher in the US who teaches grades 9-12. This comprehensive test review serves as an excellent tool for reinforcing student understanding before summative assessments on cell division. The quiz works effectively as a formative assessment to identify knowledge gaps, can be assigned as homework to encourage independent review, or used as a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge before deeper instruction. Teachers can utilize this resource for structured review sessions, allowing students to work collaboratively through challenging concepts like crossing-over and chromosome separation. The varied question formats, including true/false, multiple choice, and image analysis, accommodate different learning styles and provide multiple opportunities for students to demonstrate mastery. This assessment aligns with NGSS standards HS-LS1-4 (modeling how DNA provides instructions for characteristic traits through protein synthesis) and HS-LS3-2 (analyzing how sexual reproduction contributes to genetic variation), supporting comprehensive understanding of cellular reproduction and inheritance patterns essential for advanced biology coursework.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens before mitosis and meiosis begins?
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NGSS.HS-LS1-4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Homologous chromosomes contain the same genes, but have different expressions or versions of them.
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS3-2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During which phase of meiosis does crossing-over occur?
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS3-2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which phase of meiosis is shown in the image?
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS3-2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
There are 46 chromosomes in a normal human ________ cell.
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS3-2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the end result of Meiosis?
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS3-2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of cell is produced in Meiosis?
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NGSS.HS-LS3-2
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