Meiosis

A cell has 10 chromosomes. It undergoes meiosis. How many chromosomes will each of the new cells have?

Mathematical Equivalence

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What is shown here?

• Cloning

• Meiosis

• Nuclear Fisson

• Mitosis

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What is the primary purpose of meiosis in sexually reproducing organisms?

• To produce identical daughter cells

• To reduce the chromosome number by half

• To repair damaged DNA

• To increase the size of the organism

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During which phase of meiosis do homologous chromosomes separate?

• Prophase I

• Metaphase I

• Anaphase I

• Telophase I

Which of the following is a result of crossing over during meiosis?

• Increased genetic variation

• Production of identical gametes

• Reduction in chromosome number

• Formation of somatic cells

How many daughter cells are produced at the end of meiosis?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

In which stage of meiosis does synapsis occur?

• Prophase I

• Metaphase I

• Anaphase I

• Telophase I

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What is the difference between meiosis I and meiosis II?

• Meiosis I results in diploid cells, meiosis II results in haploid cells

• Meiosis I involves separation of sister chromatids, meiosis II involves separation of homologous chromosomes

• Meiosis I involves separation of homologous chromosomes, meiosis II involves separation of sister chromatids

• Meiosis I results in haploid cells, meiosis II results in diploid cells

Which of the following cells undergo meiosis?

• Somatic cells

• Gametes

• Germ cells

• Zygotes

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What is the significance of independent assortment in meiosis?

• It leads to the production of identical gametes

• It increases genetic diversity

• It ensures equal distribution of cytoplasm

• It prevents mutations

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