Meiosis Quiz

What is it called when a sperm and egg meet?

• meiosis
• fertilization
• cell division
• mitosis

Which process and type of resulting cells are represented?

• mitosis, gametes
• mitosis, body cells
• meiosis, gametes
• meiosis, body cells

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

• homozygous 
• asexual
• homologous
• genes

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

• A
• B
• C
• A and B

What causes genetic variation in meiosis?

• chromosomes lining up
• crossing over of chromosomes
• separation of chromosomes
• chromosomes pulling apart

A human zygote should have _____ chromosomes inside.

• 46
• 23
• 92
• 64

A human being has a somatic cell that has 46 chromosomes.  What is the haploid number found in a gamete?

• 23
• 46
• 69
• 92

Diploid Cells are represented by

• 2n
• n
• 4n
• 1/2 n

A human usually has ______ chromosomes in their body cells.

• 6
• 22
• 4
• 46

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

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4