Meiosis

Responsible for creating sex cells are gametes called sperm and egg. 

• Meiosis
• Mitosis
• Metaphase I
• Photosynthesis

A Skin has 2 of every chromosome.  Which term means 1 of each chromosome? 

• Meiosis
• Mitosis
• Haploid
• Diploid

What is the name of the step in the diagram above? 

• Interphase
• Prophase I
• Metaphase I
• Anaphase I

What is the name of the step found above?

• Interphase
• Prophase I
• Metaphase I
• Anaphase I

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

• 23
• 46
• 69
• 92

What causes genetic variation in meiosis?

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

What kind of cells are made in MEIOSIS?

• Haploid cells
• Diploid Cells
• Skin Cells
• Liver Cells

If the Diploid number of Carrots is 18, the haploid number is

• 18
• 9
• 27
• 36

The process of crossing over occurs in what phase of meiosis?

• anaphase 1
• prophase 1
• prophase 2
• telophase 1

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

• homozygous 
• asexual
• homologous
• genes