Meiosis Review

What is the end result of Meiosis II?

• 2 genetically identical cells

• 4 genetically identical cells

• 2 genetically different cells

• 4 genetically different cells

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A muscle or skin cell would be a ______

• Gamete

• Somatic (Body) Cell

• Haploid Cell

• Nerve Cell

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What event allows for genetic variation during Meiosis?

• Cytokinesis

• Fertilization

• Crossing Over

• Duplicating DNA

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A chromosome with 2 of the same alleles (ex. AA or aa) would be considered _________

• Homozygous

• Heterozygous

During which phase does crossing over take place?

• Prophase II

• Anaphase I

• Telophase II

• Prophase I

Sperm and Egg cells are also called what?

• Somatic Cells

• Gametes

• Diploid

• Zygotes

Cells in Meiosis II are _______

• Diploid

• Haploid

What do we call the cell that forms when egg and sperm combine?

• Somatic

• Gamete

• Zygote

• Haploid

What is the diploid number of chromosomes in humans?

• 46

• 23

• 52

• 38

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How many daughter cells do we have at the end of Meiosis I?

• 2 haploid

• 4 haploid

• 2 diploid

• 4 diploid