Module 9

Which phase of mitosis is when the chromosomes pack together and the nucleus begins to break down?

• Mitosis

• Anaphase

• Prophase

Meiosis is a type of cell division that produces ________________.

• Zygotes

• Chromosomes

• Gametes

A cell with 10 chromosomes undergoes mitosis. Each daughter cell will each have how many chromosomes?

• 5

• 10

• 20

Type of sexual reproduction.  The result is four new cells that have half the number of chromosomes of the parent cell.

• Meiosis

• Mitosis

• Gametes

Sex cells (egg and sperm) are also known as

• Mitosis

• Meiosis

• Gametes

Type of asexual reproduction. The result is two new cells that are exactly like the parent cell.

• Meiosis

• Mitosis

• Gametes

The diploid number  (2N) of chromosomes in human body cells is

• 46

• 23

• Fertilization

The haploid number (n) of chromosomes in human sex cells is

• 46

• 23

• Fertilization

The union (joining) of egg and sperm is called

• 46

• 23

• Fertilization

What term refers to having two sets of chromosomes?

• Diploid

• Haploid

• Zygote