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Meiosis

Eva Pena

Created by Eva Pena

20 questions

9th Grade

Science

Updated Oct 2026

This free printable Meiosis worksheet is designed for Grade 9 Biology students learning how meiosis produces genetically different haploid gametes. Across 20 questions, students identify chromosome numbers, locate crossing over in Prophase I, recognize what lines up during Metaphase I and II, and distinguish homologous chromosomes from sister chromatids. They also connect meiosis to the S phase of the cell cycle and compare it with mitosis, including chromosome number, daughter-cell outcomes, and where each process occurs. The worksheet uses three drag-and-drop items, 15 multiple-choice questions, one multiple-select question, and one matching activity. Several questions require students to identify meiosis stages from diagrams, helping them apply visual evidence rather than rely only on memorized stage names. It is a free printable worksheet with a complete answer key, suitable for independent practice, review, or a formative check after instruction on cell division.

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Meiosis

Total questions: 20

Name
Class
Date
1.
In human gametes, the haploid number of chromosomes is

In human gametes, the haploid number of chromosomes is


(a)  
Choose from the below words
23
46
69
92
2.
In which stage of MEIOSIS does crossing over occur? (The exchange of DNA between homologous chromosomes)

In which stage of MEIOSIS does crossing over occur? (The exchange of DNA between homologous chromosomes)

a)

Anaphase I

b)

Metaphase I

c)

Prophase I

d)

Telophase I

3.

In Metaphase II, _________ line up on equatorial plane.

a)

homologous pairs of chromosomes

b)

single chromosomes (made up of 2 sister chromatids)

c)

tetrads

d)

centrosomes

4.

Meiosis results in?

a)

2 identical daughter cells

known as somatic cells

b)

3 daughter cells and 1 egg cell

c)

4 different daughter cells known as gametes

d)

8 identical gametes

5.

Which of the following are CORRECT observations about the differences between MITOSIS and MEIOSIS? (Check all that apply.)

a)

Mitosis produces cells that identical to the parent cell.

b)

Meiosis produces cells that have half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell.

c)

All cells go through INTERPHASE as part of the cell cycle, whether it goes to mitosis or meiosis next.

d)

In both types of cell division, the chromosomes are only duplicated once.

e)

Only in Mitosis, do you see chromosomes pair up to form a tetrad.

6.
Which of the following is NOT a part of mitosis?
a)
prophase
b)
anaphase
c)
metaphase
d)
interphase
7.
The end of meiosis results in  ____ to each other.
a)
2 cells that are identical
b)
4 cells that are identical
c)
2 cells that are not identical
d)
4 cells that are not identical
8.
When does the genetic material get replicated?
a)
G2
b)
metaphase
c)
S phase
d)
anaphase
9.

Match the following:

sperm

male gamete

egg

female gamete

zygote

diploid

gamete

haploid

meiosis

formation of gametes

10.
In this diagram homologous chromosomes are moving to opposite poles of the cell. What phase is shown in the diagram?

In this diagram homologous chromosomes are moving to opposite poles of the cell. What phase is  shown in the diagram?

a)

anaphase 1

b)

anaphase 2

c)

metaphase 1

d)

telophase 1

11.
What phase is shown here?
What phase is shown here?
a)

Prophase II

b)

Metaphase I

c)

Metaphase II

d)

Anaphase I

12.
What phase is shown here?
What phase is shown here?
a)
Anaphase I
b)
Prophase I
c)
Metaphase II
d)
 Metaphase I
13.
What stage of meiosis is this?

What stage of meiosis is this?

a)

Prophase 1

b)

prophase 2

c)

Metaphase 1

d)

Metaphase 2

14.

In mitosis, one parent cell produces ​ (a)   ​ (b)   diploid daughter cells while in meiosis, one parent cell produces ​ (c)   ​ (d)   haploid daughter cells.

Choose from the below words
two
identical
four
different
15.

Mitosis takes place in ​​​​​ (a)   cells while meiosis takes place in reproductive organs and produces ​ ​ (b)   .

Choose from the below words
somatic
gametes
somatic and gametes
16.
What stage of meiosis is depicted?

What stage of meiosis is depicted?

a)

prophase 1

b)

anaphase 1

c)

anaphase 2

d)

telophase 2

17.

Which of the following is an important part of Interphase?

a)

Growth and DNA replication

b)

Chromosomes line up at the equator of the cell

c)

Sister chromatids are pulled to opposite poles of the cell

d)

Cytoplasm divides

18.

Which of the following are matched correctly?

a)

Somatic cells are haploid and Gamete cells are diploid

b)

Somatic cells are haploid and Gamete cells are haploid

c)

Somatic cells are diploid and Gamete cells are haploid

d)

Somatic cells are diploid and Gamete cells are diploid

19.
What phase of meiosis is this?

What phase of meiosis is this?

a)

prophase 1

b)

Metaphase 2

c)

telophase 2

d)

anaphase 1

20.

Why is crossing-over important?

a)

It starts the process of Mitosis

b)

It allows for identical copies of chromosomes

c)

It allows for genetically diverse chromosomes

d)

Meiosis results in 4 identical daughter cells

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Meiosis

Total questions: 20

1.
23
2.
c)

Prophase I

3.
b)

single chromosomes (made up of 2 sister chromatids)

4.
c)

4 different daughter cells known as gametes

5.
a)

Mitosis produces cells that identical to the parent cell.

, b)

Meiosis produces cells that have half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell.

, c)

All cells go through INTERPHASE as part of the cell cycle, whether it goes to mitosis or meiosis next.

, d)

In both types of cell division, the chromosomes are only duplicated once.

6.
d) interphase
7.
d) 4 cells that are not identical
8.
c) S phase
9.

sperm

 - 

male gamete

, 

egg

 - 

female gamete

, 

zygote

 - 

diploid

, 

gamete

 - 

haploid

, 

meiosis

 - 

formation of gametes

10.
a)

anaphase 1

11.
b)

Metaphase I

12.
c) Metaphase II
13.
a)

Prophase 1

14.
two, identical, four, different
15.
somatic, gametes
16.
c)

anaphase 2

17.
a)

Growth and DNA replication

18.
c)

Somatic cells are diploid and Gamete cells are haploid

19.
c)

telophase 2

20.
c)

It allows for genetically diverse chromosomes

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FAQs

What does this Meiosis worksheet help Grade 9 students learn?

This worksheet builds students’ ability to identify meiosis stages, including Prophase I, Metaphase I, Metaphase II, and Anaphase I, from descriptions and diagrams. Its 20 items also ask students to apply key ideas about haploid chromosome number, crossing over, genetic replication, and the production of four different gametes while comparing meiosis with mitosis.

How can I use this worksheet to teach the stages of meiosis?

Introduce the worksheet after students have reviewed chromosome behavior in Meiosis I and II, then ask them to annotate where homologous chromosomes, tetrads, and sister chromatids appear. Use the diagram-based questions as discussion prompts: have students explain what chromosome movement or alignment identifies a phase before completing the multiple-choice items independently. Finish by reviewing the drag-and-drop and comparison questions to connect stage events with the final haploid gamete outcome.

What mistakes should I watch for when students complete this Meiosis worksheet?

Students may confuse homologous chromosomes separating in Anaphase I with sister chromatids separating in Meiosis II, or select Metaphase I when a question shows single duplicated chromosomes aligned in Metaphase II. They may also choose the wrong cell-cycle stage for DNA replication instead of S phase, confuse haploid and diploid chromosome numbers, or select only one correct statement in the multiple-select mitosis-versus-meiosis item.

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