Meiosis/Mitosis Quizzizz

In humans, the haploid number of chromosomes is ____.

• 23

• 46

• 69

• 92

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

Which of the following is the best definition for MEIOSIS?

• the process of two haploid cells uniting

• the counting of chromosomes within a diploid cell

• a two-step process that reduces the number of chromosomes in half such that there is only one copy of all the chromosomes

• the equational division of a cell into two identical copies

True or False? Before cells undergo meiosis they pass through interphase first.

• true

• false

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

In which stage of MEIOSIS does crossing over occur? (The exchange of genetic material between chromosomes in a tetrad.)

• Anaphase I

• Metaphase I

• Prophase I

• Telophase I

In Anaphase I, the _________ are separated by the pulling of the spindle fibers to opposite poles of the cell.

• homologous pairs of chromosomes

• sister chromatids

• centromeres

• centrosomes

In Anaphase II, the _________ separate.

• Homologues

• Sister Chromatids

• Tetrads

• Centrioles

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

How many cells are formed at the end of Meiosis II?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 8

True or False. In Meiosis II, there are TWO cells that go through each phase at the same time.

• true

• false

Ends with diploid number of chromosomes

• Mitosis

• Meiosis

• Both

Involves crossing over

• Mitosis

• Meiosis

• Both

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2