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WorksheetsMeiosis Cell Cycle
Total questions: 42
Worksheet time: 21mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
How many chromosomes are in human somatic cells?
a)
46
b)
23
c)
8
d)
16
2.
How many chromosomes are in human gametes?
a)
46
b)
23
c)
8
d)
16
3.
True or False: Somatic cells are sex cells.
a)
True
b)
False
4.
Which of the following best describes "homologous" chromosomes?
a)
Chromosomes which carry the same genes.
b)
Chromosomes which carry different genes.
5.
Which kind of cells are seen in the image?
a)
Gametes
b)
Somatic Cells
c)
Body Cells
d)
Bacteria Cells
6.
The cells in the image are...
a)
Haploid
b)
Diploid
7.
Which of the following sets are correctly matched?
a)
Somatic = Diploid ; Gamete = Haploid
b)
Somatic = Haploid ; Gamete = Diploid
8.
Which of the following sets are correctly matched?
a)
Diploid = 2n ; Haploid = n
b)
Diploid = n ; Haploid = 2n
9.
True or False: It is necessary for gametes to be haploid (have half the number of chromosomes) so that chromosome number is maintained from one generation to the next.
a)
True
b)
False
10.
In humans, when is the chromosome number restored to 46?
a)
Fertilization
b)
Meiosis
c)
Mitosis
d)
Anaphase
11.
Which of the following best describes the overall purpose of meiosis?
a)
To produce gametes
b)
To produce somatic cells
c)
To produce diploid cells
d)
To produce normal body cells
12.
Which of the following does NOT apply to meiosis?
a)
A type of asexual cell reproduction.
b)
Produces haploid diploid cell.
c)
Produces four daughter cells.
d)
Daughter cells are genetically different from parent cell.
13.
Why is meiosis also known as a "reduction division" process?
a)
The chromosome number is reduced by half.
b)
The chromosome number is doubled.
c)
Chromosome number goes from haploid --> diploid.
d)
You start with four cells and end with two cells.
14.
In the meiosis cell cycle, DNA is duplicated____________ and the cell divides ____________.
a)
Once ; Twice
b)
Twice ; Twice
c)
Twice ; Once
d)
Once ; Once
15.
In the meiosis cell cycle, the cell divides __________ and therefore produces ___ daughter cells.
a)
Twice ; Four
b)
Once ; Two
c)
Twice ; Two
d)
Once ; Four
16.
True or False: Following meiosis, the daughter cells are genetically identical to the original parent cell.
a)
True
b)
False
17.
Which of the following is NOT true regarding meiosis?
a)
Daughter cells are genetically identical.
b)
Daughter cells are haploid.
c)
Four daughter cells are produced.
d)
The cell divides twice.
18.
What takes place during interphase, prior to the meiosis cell cycle?
a)
Cell grows, carries out normal cell functions, DNA replicates.
b)
Chromosomes align in the middle of the cell in pairs.
c)
Chromosomes pair up and crossing over takes place.
d)
Full chromosomes are pulled to the poles of the cell.
19.
What takes place during Prophase I of the meiosis cell cycle?
a)
Cell grows, carries out normal cell functions, DNA replicates.
b)
Chromosomes align in the middle of the cell in pairs.
c)
Homologous chromosomes pair up and crossing over takes place.
d)
Full chromosomes are pulled to the poles of the cell.
20.
What takes place during Metaphase I of the meiosis cell cycle?
a)
Cell grows, carries out normal cell functions, DNA replicates.
b)
Chromosomes align in the middle of the cell in pairs.
c)
Chromosomes pair up and crossing over takes place.
d)
Full chromosomes are pulled to the poles of the cell.
21.
What takes place during Anaphase I of the meiosis cell cycle?
a)
Cell grows, carries out normal cell functions, DNA replicates.
b)
Chromosomes align in the middle of the cell in pairs.
c)
Chromosomes pair up and crossing over takes place.
d)
Full chromosomes are pulled to the poles of the cell.
22.
What takes place during Telophase I of the meiosis cell cycle?
a)
Cell grows, carries out normal cell functions, DNA replicates.
b)
Two nuclei reform, chromosomes unwind.
c)
Chromosomes pair up and crossing over takes place.
d)
Full chromosomes are pulled to the poles of the cell.
23.
The image shows which process taking place?
a)
Crossing Over
b)
Mitosis
c)
Chromatin condensing into chromosomes
d)
Formation of spindle fibers
24.
Which of the following is NOT true regarding crossing over?
a)
It takes place in the mitosis cell cycle.
b)
It helps create genetic variation.
c)
It takes place during Prophase I of the meiosis cell cycle.
d)
It is an exchange of genetic info between chromosomes.
25.
During what stage of the meiosis cell cycle do homologous chromosomes pair up and cross over?
a)
Prophase 1
b)
Prophase 2
c)
Metaphase 1
d)
Interphase
26.
Following Meiosis 1 there are...
a)
Two haploid cells.
b)
Two diploid cells.
c)
Four haploid cells.
d)
Four diploid cells.
27.
True or False: The steps of meiosis II are very similar to the steps of mitosis, except that they are taking place in two cells.
a)
True
b)
False
28.
What is taking place during Prophase II of Meiosis II?
a)
Nuclei disappear, chromosomes form.
b)
Homologous chromosomes pair up and cross over.
c)
Chromosomes align in the middle of the cell in pairs.
d)
DNA is copied.
29.
What is taking place during Metaphase II of the meiosis cell cycle?
a)
Chromosomes line up single file along the middle of both cells.
b)
Homologous chromosomes line up in pairs along the middle of the cell.
c)
Full chromosomes are pulled to the poles of the cell.
d)
Chromatids are pulled the poles of both cells.
30.
What is taking place during Anaphase II of the meiosis cell cycle?
a)
Chromosomes line up single file along the middle of both cells.
b)
Homologous chromosomes line up in pairs along the middle of the cell.
c)
Full chromosomes are pulled to the poles of the cell.
d)
Chromatids are pulled the poles of both cells.
31.
What is taking place during Telophase II of the meiosis cell cycle?
a)
Chromosomes line up single file along the middle of both cells.
b)
DNA is replicated a single time.
c)
Full chromosomes are pulled to the poles of the cell.
d)
Four nuclei reform, chromosomes unwind.
32.
What is taking place during Cytokinesis, following Meiosis II?
a)
Cytoplasm is cut, forming four haploid daughter cells.
b)
Cytoplasm is cut, forming two diploid daughter cells.
c)
Cytoplasm is cut, forming four diploid daughter cells.
d)
Cytoplasm is cut, forming two haploid daughter cells.
33.
The image shows a cell in which stage of the meiosis cell cycle?
a)
Interphase
b)
Cytokinesis
c)
Prophase I
d)
Metaphase II
34.
The image shows a cell in which stage of the meiosis cell cycle?
a)
Interphase
b)
Prophase II
c)
Prophase I
d)
Metaphase II
35.
The image shows a cell in which stage of the meiosis cell cycle?
a)
Metaphase I
b)
Anaphase II
c)
Anaphase I
d)
Metaphase II
36.
The image shows a cell in which stage of the meiosis cell cycle?
a)
Metaphase I
b)
Anaphase II
c)
Anaphase I
d)
Metaphase II
37.
The image shows a cell in which stage of the meiosis cell cycle?
a)
Telophase I
b)
Anaphase II
c)
Anaphase I
d)
Telophase II
38.
The image shows a cell in which stage of the meiosis cell cycle?
a)
Prophase I
b)
Prophase II
c)
Anaphase I
d)
Telophase II
39.
The image shows a cell in which stage of the meiosis cell cycle?
a)
Metaphase I
b)
Metaphase II
c)
Anaphase I
d)
Anaphase II
40.
The image shows a cell in which stage of the meiosis cell cycle?
a)
Metaphase I
b)
Metaphase II
c)
Anaphase I
d)
Anaphase II
41.
The image shows a cell in which stage of the meiosis cell cycle?
a)
Telophase I
b)
Telophase II
c)
Anaphase I
d)
Anaphase II
42.
The image shows a cell in which stage of the meiosis cell cycle?
a)
Cytokinesis
b)
Interphase
c)
Anaphase I
d)
Anaphase II
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