Meiosis Quiz- Luong

How many chromosomes do gametes have compared to body cells?

• The same number of chromosomes as body cells

• Twice the number of chromosomes as body cells

• Half the number of chromosomes as body cells

• A quarter of the number of chromosomes as body cells

What are body cells also known as?

• Germ cells

• Gametes

• Somatic cells

• Offspring cells

What do germ cells develop into?

• Body cells

• Somatic cells

• Gametes

• Offspring

Where are germ cells located?

• In the heart and brain

• In the liver and kidneys

• In the ovaries and testes

• In the stomach and intestines

What are gametes?

• Body cells

• Blood cells

• Brain cells

• Sex cells

Which of the following is true about gametes?

• They cannot pass DNA to offspring.

• They are the same as body cells.

• They have DNA that can be passed to offspring.

• They are only found in males.

How many pairs of chromosomes do human body cells have?

• 22 pairs

• 23 pairs

• 24 pairs

• 46 pairs

What are homologous pairs of chromosomes?

• Pairs of chromosomes that come from one parent

• Pairs of chromosomes that have different structures

• Pairs of chromosomes that have the same structure

• Pairs of chromosomes that determine gender

Which chromosome pairs are considered autosomes?

• Pairs 1-22

• Pairs 1-23

• Pairs X and Y

• All chromosome pairs

What do the sex chromosomes X and Y determine?

• Cell type

• Blood type

• Gender in mammals

• Chromosome count