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WorksheetsMeiosis
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 2hrs 38mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Meiosis is a process of
a)
Chromosomes
b)
Homologous
c)
Cell division
d)
gametes
2.
Meiosis produces how many cells at the end?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
4
d)
6
3.
Haploid cells have how many chromosomes in humans?
a)
2
b)
23
c)
46
d)
64
4.
Diploid cells have how many chromosomes in humans?
a)
4
b)
23
c)
46
d)
64
5.
Sperm and egg cells are an example of what?
a)
gametes
b)
chromosomes
c)
meiosis
d)
stages
6.
When a sperm and egg cell meet they form?
a)
Zygote
b)
gamete
c)
daughter cell
d)
diploid
7.
Sperm and egg cells are?
a)
haploid
b)
Diploid
c)
Meiosis
d)
IDK
8.
What phase do homologous chromosome pairs line up in the center of the cell?
a)
Prophase I
b)
Metaphase I
c)
Metaphase II
d)
Anaphase II
9.
What phase does one cell begin to prepare to divide by having the nuclear membrane disappear and spindle fibers appear?
a)
Prophase I
b)
Prophase II
c)
Metaphase I
d)
Telophase II
10.
What phase does crossing over occur in?
a)
Prophase I
b)
Metaphase I
c)
Anaphase I
d)
Prophase II
11.
During which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replicate (double)?
a)
Interphase
b)
Prophase
c)
Metaphase
d)
Telophase
12.
During which phase of meiosis does the nuclear membrane reappear around chromosomes?
a)
Prophase I
b)
Metaphase II
c)
Anaphase I
d)
Telophase II
13.
A zygote of a human contains how many chromosomes?
a)
1
b)
22
c)
46
d)
23
14.
Which type of cells in the human body are made through the process of meiosis?
a)
gametes
b)
somatic cells
c)
all cells in the body
d)
diploid cells
15.
a)
Metaphase I
b)
Metaphase II
c)
Anaphase I
d)
Anaphase II
16.
a)
Metaphase I
b)
Metaphase II
c)
Anaphase I
d)
Anaphase II
17.
a)
Prophase I
b)
Prophase II
c)
Telophase I
d)
Telophase II
18.
a)
Prophase I
b)
Prophase II
c)
Telophase I
d)
Telophase II
19.
a)
Prophase I
b)
Prophase II
c)
Telophase I
d)
Telophase II
20.
a)
Metaphase I
b)
Metaphase II
c)
Anaphase I
d)
Anaphase II
21.
Which phase does independent assortment occur during?
a)
Prophase I
b)
Metaphase I
c)
Anaphase II
d)
Prophase II
22.
What is it called when chromosomes do not separate properly and stick together?
a)
nondisjunction
b)
independent assortment
c)
sister chromatids
d)
cytokinesis
23.
When homologous chromosomes swap portions of information, that is known as _______________.
a)
crossing over
b)
genetic recombination
c)
nondisjunction
d)
fusion
24.
Meiosis is the reason why humans and other organisms have a variety of unique characteristics and why they share characteristics with both parents.
a)
True
b)
False
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