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AP Biology Meiosis Quiz

Authored by Christine Biggins

Biology

9th - 12th Grade

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AP Biology Meiosis Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is meiosis?

Cell division process that produces gametes with half the number of chromosomes

Cell division process that produces identical daughter cells with the same number of chromosomes

Cell division process that produces somatic cells with half the number of chromosomes

Cell division process that produces gametes with double the number of chromosomes

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is crossing over?

Exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes during meiosis.

Exchange of genetic material between non-homologous chromosomes during mitosis.

The process of DNA replication during interphase.

The movement of chromosomes during cell division.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is independent assortment?

The principle that states that during the formation of gametes, the alleles for different traits segregate randomly and without any pattern.

The principle that states that during the formation of gametes, the alleles for different traits segregate independently of each other.

The principle that states that during the formation of gametes, the alleles for different traits do not segregate at all.

The principle that states that during the formation of gametes, the alleles for different traits segregate dependently on each other.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main difference between meiosis and mitosis?

Meiosis produces gametes with double the number of chromosomes, while mitosis produces identical daughter cells with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.

Meiosis occurs in somatic cells, while mitosis occurs in reproductive cells.

Meiosis results in the formation of four daughter cells, while mitosis results in the formation of two daughter cells.

Meiosis produces gametes with half the number of chromosomes, while mitosis produces identical daughter cells with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During which phase of meiosis does crossing over occur?

anaphase I

prophase I

telophase I

metaphase I

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of meiosis?

The purpose of meiosis is to produce gametes with double the number of chromosomes.

The purpose of meiosis is to produce gametes with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cells.

The purpose of meiosis is to produce gametes with half the number of chromosomes.

The purpose of meiosis is to produce somatic cells with half the number of chromosomes.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the end result of meiosis?

Four daughter cells

Two daughter cells

Five daughter cells

Three daughter cells

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