AP Bio Unit 5: Heredity Review

What kind of cells are made in MEIOSIS?

• Haploid Gametes
• Diploid Somatic Cells
• Skin Cells
• Liver Cells

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

• homozygous 
• asexual
• homologous
• genes

When homologous chromosomes match up, they form a structure call a ___________.

• tetrad
• triad
• diploid
• gamete

A male shark has 40 chromosomes in each of its sex cells. How many would be present in its body cells?

• 20
• 40
• 80
• 160

The purpose of meiosis is to form ________ cells.

• body
• sex
• somatic
• brain

Crossing over helps promote 

• male genotype
• genetic variation
• DNA replication
• mitosis

During meiosis I, what happens? 

• Sister chromatids are split
• Homologous chromosomes are split
• Four cells are created
• None of the other choices are correct

Crossing over is important because....

• It prevents mutations from entering the gametes. 
• It allows for even distribution of chromosomes in the gametes.
• It allows for more genetic diversity of gametes.
• It allows for genetic uniformity of gametes. 

A haploid cell has 

• one-half of a set of chromosomes
• one set of chromosomes
• two sets of chromosomes
• four sets of chromosomes

Which of the following best describes meiosis?

• It is carried out in all tissues theat require cell replacement
• It occurs only in cells in the reproductive structures of an organism
• It happens in all of the tissues except the brain and spinal cord
• It is the first stage of mitosis