AP Biology Meiosis Quiz

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

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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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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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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During which phase of meiosis does crossing over occur?

• anaphase I

• prophase I

• telophase I

• metaphase I

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.

What is the end result of meiosis?

• Four daughter cells

• Two daughter cells

• Five daughter cells

• Three daughter cells

Which of the following is a meiosis error that can lead to Down syndrome?

• Non-disjunction

• Crossing over

• Mutation

• Translocation

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What is the significance of independent assortment in meiosis?

• Increases genetic variation in offspring

• Causes mutations in offspring

• Has no effect on genetic variation in offspring

• Decreases genetic variation in offspring