Meiosis Quiz

What is the result of meiosis?

• 8 daughter cells

• 2 daughter cells

• 4 daughter cells

• 6 daughter cells

What are the daughter cells of meiosis known as?

• Haploids

• Diploids

• Tetraploids

• Triploids

What are gametes?

• Nerve cells

• Muscle cells

• Skin cells

• Sex cells

How many chromosomes do human body cells have?

• 23

• 46

• 69

• 92

What are homologous chromosomes?

• Chromosomes that make up a pair

• Chromosomes from different species

• Chromosomes with different genes

• Different length chromosomes

What is the symbol for the number of chromosomes in humans?

• z

• y

• x

• n

What is the process in which one haploid gamete joins with another haploid gamete called?

• Fertilization

• Pollination

• Germination

• Photosynthesis

What is the phase of meiosis where crossing over occurs?

• Anaphase I

• Metaphase I

• Prophase I

• Telophase I

During which phase of meiosis do the pairs of homologous chromosomes line up in the center of the cell?

• Interphase

• Prophase I

• Metaphase I

• Anaphase I

What is the result of anaphase I in meiosis?

• Chromosomes condense

• Chromosome number is reduced from 2n to n

• Cell divides into two cells

• Homologous chromosomes reach opposite poles