Meiosis v. Mitosis Amoeba Sisters

What is the result of mitosis?

• Two non-identical diploid cells

• One diploid cell

• Four non-identical haploid cells

• Two identical diploid cells

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What type of cells does meiosis produce?

• Body cells

• Blood cells

• Stem cells

• Gametes

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How many sets of chromosomes does a diploid cell have?

• 3

• 4

• 2

• 1

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What phase is not part of mitosis or meiosis but is important for duplicating chromosomes?

• Telophase

• Metaphase

• Prophase

• Interphase

During which phase do chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell in mitosis?

• Anaphase

• Telophase

• Metaphase

• Prophase

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What happens during Prophase I in meiosis?

• Homologous chromosomes pair up and may exchange genetic material

• Chromosomes move to opposite sides

• Chromosomes line up in the middle

• Chromosomes duplicate

What is the purpose of cytokinesis following mitosis and meiosis?

• To duplicate chromosomes

• To condense chromosomes

• To split the cytoplasm

• To pair up homologous chromosomes

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How many chromosomes does a human diploid cell have?

• 12

• 23

• 92

• 46

What is crossing over and during which phase does it occur?

• The duplication of chromosomes during Interphase

• The lining up of chromosomes in the middle during Metaphase

• The exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes during Prophase I

• The splitting of the cytoplasm during Cytokinesis

What is the end result of meiosis?

• Two non-identical haploid cells

• Four non-identical haploid cells

• One haploid cell

• Two identical diploid cells