Meiosis Vocab

In humans, the haploid number of chromosomes is ____.

• 23

• 46

• 69

• 92

Which of the following is the best definition for MEIOSIS?

• the process of two haploid cells uniting

• the counting of chromosomes within a diploid cell

• a two-step process that reduces the number of chromosomes in half such that there is only one copy of all the chromosomes

• the equational division of a cell into two identical copies

True or False? Before cells undergo meiosis they pass through interphase first.

• true

• false

In which stage of MEIOSIS does crossing over occur? (The exchange of genetic material between chromosomes in a tetrad.)

• Anaphase I

• Metaphase I

• Prophase I

• Telophase I

Check all of the following that DO occur during Telophase I and cytokinesis.

• The separated homologous chromosomes are at opposite poles of the cell.

• The cell divides in two.

• The chromosomes do not uncoil, since they are getting ready for Meiosis II.

• Sister chromatids are pulled away from each other.

How many cells are formed at the end of Meiosis II?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 8

True or False. In Meiosis II, there are TWO cells that go through each phase at the same time.

• true

• false

Which of the following are CORRECT observations about the differences between MITOSIS and MEIOSIS? (Check all that apply.)

• Mitosis produces cells that identical to the parent cell.

• Meiosis produces cells that have half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell.

• All cells go through INTERPHASE as part of the cell cycle, whether it goes to mitosis or meiosis next.

• In both types of cell division, the chromosomes are only duplicated once.

• Only in Mitosis, do you see chromosomes pair up to form a tetrad.

Sea turtles have 56 chromosome in their somatic cells. How many chromosomes are in their gametes?

• 28

• 56

• 112

• 46

What is another term for body cells?

• somatic cells

• gamete

• stem cell

• neural cell