Meiosis

What is the purpose of meiosis?

(Select all that apply)

• To reduce the number of chromosomes by half.

• To produce eggs and sperm.

• To replace old or damaged cells.

• To provide genetic diversity.

In this image, "A" and "B" are called:

• Sibling chromosomes

• Sister chromatids

• Centromere

• Spindle fibers

The structure labeled "C" is called:

• Sibling chromosomes

• Sister chromatid

• Centromere

• Spindle fibers

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The process shown in this picture is called:

• Transformation

• Replication

• Fertilization

• Crossing over

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The process shown here is called:

• Transformation

• Replication

• Fertilization

• Crossing over

When do the chromosomes replicate?

(select all that apply)

• Before meiosis starts

• After meiosis ends

• During Interphase

• During Prophase

Genetic diversity happens because of:

• Telophase

• Replication

• Interphase

• Crossing over

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Cells that contain both chromosomes from each homologous pair are called:

(select all that apply)

• Haploid

• Diploid

• 2N

• 1N

Cells that contain only one chromosome from each homologous pair are called:

(select all that apply)

• Haploid

• Diploid

• 2N

• 1N

The original cells that undergo meiosis to become eggs and sperm are:

(select all that apply)

• Haploid

• Diploid

• 2N

• 1N

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