Meiosis

What is the main goal of meiosis?

• To create two identical cells

• To create one large cell

• To create four genetically different cells

• To repair damaged cells

What are homologous chromosomes?

• Chromosomes that are identical

• Chromosomes that come from the same parent

• Chromosomes that come from both parents and have the same genes

• Chromosomes that are only found in plants

What important process occurs during prophase I?

• Chromosomes line up in the middle

• Crossing over of genetic material

• Chromosomes are pulled apart

• Cell division

How many different ways can human chromosomes orient themselves during metaphase I?

• 4 ways

• 8 ways

• 64 trillion ways

• Over 8 million ways

What is the result at the end of meiosis II?

• Two identical cells

• Four genetically identical cells

• Four genetically different cells with half the DNA

• One large cell