Haploid and Diploid Quiz

What is the difference between haploid and diploid cells?

• Haploid cells have the same number of chromosomes as diploid cells.

• Haploid cells have double the number of chromosomes as diploid cells.

• Haploid cells have half the number of chromosomes as diploid cells.

• Haploid cells have no chromosomes.

Are somatic (body) cells haploid or diploid?

• haploid

• diploid

During which process do haploid cells fuse to form diploid cells?

• Meiosis

• Apoptosis

• Fertilization

• Mitosis

What is the term used to describe a cell with two sets of chromosomes?

• diploid

• haploid

• monoploid

• polyploid

Give an example of a haploid cell in humans.

• red blood cell

• sperm cell

• nerve cell

• muscle cell

What is the main function of haploid cells in sexual reproduction?

• To produce gametes for fertilization.

• To provide nutrients to the developing embryo.

• To undergo meiosis and produce genetic variation.

• To combine with another haploid cell to form a diploid zygote.

A dog has 78 chromosomes in its body cells.  What is the diploid number?

• 78
• 39
• 1
• 100

A Goat has 60 chromosomes in its body cells.  What is the haploid number?

• 60
• 30
• 100
• 120

A human has 46 chromosomes in their body cells.  What is the haploid number?

• 46
• 92
• 23
• 12

Gametes have haploid or diploid number of chromosomes?

• Haploid
• Diploid