Meiosis Quiz

What are the two main phases of meiosis?

• Anaphase I and Anaphase II

• Prophase and Telophase

• Mitosis and Cytokinesis

• Meiosis I and Meiosis II

Explain the difference between meiosis I and meiosis II.

• Meiosis I separates homologous chromosomes, while meiosis II separates sister chromatids.

• Meiosis I separates sister chromatids, while meiosis II separates homologous chromosomes.

• Meiosis I separates chromosomes in somatic cells, while meiosis II separates chromosomes in gametes.

• Meiosis I and meiosis II are the same process and have no differences.

List the stages of meiosis I in order.

• Anaphase I, Prophase I, Metaphase I, Telophase I

• Prophase II, Metaphase II, Anaphase II, Telophase II

• Prophase I, Metaphase I, Anaphase I, Telophase I

• Interphase, Prophase I, Metaphase I, Anaphase I

What is the purpose of crossing over in meiosis?

• To decrease genetic diversity

• To increase genetic diversity

• To prevent the formation of gametes

• To speed up the process of meiosis

Describe the process of synapsis in meiosis.

• Homologous chromosomes separate and move to opposite poles of the cell

• The chromosomes condense and become visible under a microscope

• The cell divides into two daughter cells

• Homologous chromosomes pair up and exchange genetic material through crossing over.

What is the result of meiosis I?

• Three haploid cells

• Two haploid cells

• One haploid cell

• Four diploid cells

Explain the significance of independent assortment in meiosis.

• Decreased genetic diversity

• No impact on genetic variation

• Genetic diversity

• Increased risk of genetic disorders

List the stages of meiosis II in order.

• Prophase II, Metaphase I, Anaphase II, Telophase I

• Prophase II, Metaphase II, Anaphase II, Telophase II

• Anaphase I, Prophase II, Metaphase II, Telophase II

• Metaphase II, Prophase II, Anaphase II, Telophase II

What is the end result of meiosis II?

• One haploid daughter cell

• Four haploid daughter cells

• Three haploid daughter cells

• Two diploid daughter cells