Chromosomes and Reproduction

What process produces similar daughter cells?

• meiosis

• mitosis

What type of reproduction produces offspring that are identical to the parent?

• asexual reproduction

• sexual reproduction

What process creates reproductive cells (sperm and egg)

• meiosis

• mitosis

Coiled DNA

• DNA

• genes

• chromosomes

• nucleus

A section of DNA that codes for specific traits.

• DNA

• genes

• chromosomes

• nucleus

How many times does the nucleus divides in mitosis?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What are the advantages of sexual reproduction? (Choose all that apply)

• rapidly produces large amounts of offspring

• selective breeding

• reproduces without a mate

• genetic variation

How many daughter cells are produced at the end of meiosis?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

If a human has 46 chromosomes, how many chromosomes will be in each daughter cell after meiosis?

• 1

• 4

• 23

• 46

If a human cell has 46 chromosomes, how many chromosomes will be in each cell after mitosis?

• 1

• 4

• 23

• 46