The distribution of chromosomes in one type of cell division is shown in the diagram below. Which process is being represented in the diagram? 

• Asexual reproduction
• Meiosis
• DNA replication
• Mitosis

Which letter(s) in the diagram correspond to cells that are haploid? 

• A
• B
• C
• A and B

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

In what phase of meiosis would certain gene segments of the homologous pairs of chromosomes "crossover" and exchange genetic information? 

• Prophase I
• Metaphase I
• Anaphase I
• Telophase I

Which cells are NOT formed during meosis? 

• Sex cells
• Sperm cells
• Somatic cells
• Gametes

Two similar chromosomes that you inherit from your parents are called...

• Homologous chromosomes
• Sex chromosomes
• Sister chromatids
• Homozygous alleles

Which event takes place during anaphase II of meiosis? 

• Nuclear membrane breaks down
• Sister chromatids separate
• Spindle fibers break down
• Cytoplasm divides

Somatic cells in humans contain _____ chromosomes and an example is _______

• 30; skin cells
• 23; heart cells
• 46; liver cells
• 46; sperm cells

Chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell single file during what phase?

• Telophase I

• Telophase II

• Metaphase I

• Metaphase II

Use the chart. What is the number of chromosomes for haploid frog cells? 

• 26
• 13
• 14
• 10

Determine if the following describes mitosis, meiosis, or both. Crossing over occurs. 

• Mitosis 
• Meiosis 
• Both