Meiosis

The cells produced via meiosis are called:

• sex cells
• somatic cells
• body cells
• skin cells

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Unlike mitosis, meiosis in mammals results in the formation of

• one haploid gamete

• three diploid gametes

• four diploid gametes

• four haploid gametes

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

• 18
• 9
• 27
• 36

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Name the growth phase of the cell cycle for both Mitosis and Meiosis.

• metaphase

• telophase

• interphase

• anaphase

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This image shows chromosomes during Prophase 1. Which of the following correctly describes the process shown?

• segregation of sister chromatids
• condensation and segregation of alleles
• mutationin which the DNA content of the gene is altered
• crossing - over in which alleles are exchanged

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Why do we need meiosis?

• To double the number of chromosomes going into sex cells.

• To halve the number of chromosomes going into sex cells.

• To triple the number of chromosomes going into sex cells.

• To keep the number of chromosomes going into sex cells the same.

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At the end of Mitosis you have _____ cells.

• identical

• different

• identical twins

• variety

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Gametes (sex cells) are the products of Meiosis. They are genetically _______________

• different

• identical

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Human eggs and sperm are _____, and each has ____ chromosomes.

• diploid, 23
• diploid, 46
• haploid, 23
• haploid, 46

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How are your chromosomes inherited?

• most of your chromosomes from your mother
• most of your chromosomes from your father
• a random number of chromosomes from each parent
• half your chromosomes from your mother and half from your father.

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