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Biology Test 5 Prep Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What kind of cells undergo Meiosis? (Choose all correct answers.)

a)

Gametes

b)

Sex Cells

c)

Sperm Cells

d)

Somatic Cells

2.

A cell containing two complete sets of chromosomes, one from each parent is called:

a)

inherited.

b)

diploid.

c)

haploid.

d)

homologous.

3.

Crossing over is:

a)

the joining of two gamete cells to produce an offspring different than both parents.

b)

the attributes of an organism, expressed by genes and/or influenced by the environment.

c)

a set of alleles/genes that determine the expression of characteristics or traits.

d)

the exchange of alleles/genes between homologous chromosomes.

4.

What is the result of a single cell going through the process of meiosis?

a)

one identical new cell

b)

two identical new cells

c)

four identical new cells

d)

four gamete cells

5.

What is the first stage in Meiosis II?

a)

Cytokinesis

b)

Prophase II

c)

Interphase II

d)

Metaphase II

6.

Which of the following are advantages of sexual reproduction? (Choose all correct answers.)

a)

provides variation

b)

allows for flexibility and adaptation in a new environment

c)

happens quickly and produces many offspring

d)

produces identical offspring

7.

What would be an example of a bioethical issue?

a)

asexual reproduction in spider plants

b)

crossing over during prophase I

c)

gene therapy - transferring a normal gene in place of a mutated gene

d)

studying a model of DNA to determine what each gene codes for

8.

What creates variation in the offspring of sexually reproducing organisms? (Choose all correct answers.)

a)

fertilization between haploid cells

b)

mitotic division in somatic cells

c)

mutation

d)

crossing over during Prophase II

9.

What is a characteristic of asexual reproduction? (Choose all correct answers.)

a)

offspring that are identical to their parents

b)

undergo both meiosis and mitosis

c)

two-parent fertilization

d)

large number of offspring

10.

Which type of cell division is taking place?

a)

mitosis - the new cells have the same number of chromosomes as the parent

b)

meiosis - the cell divides once to form four new cells

c)

mitosis - the cells line up as homologous pairs

d)

meiosis - the new cells have half as many chromosomes as the parent

11.

Which type of reproduction does this type of cell division represent?

a)

asexual

b)

sexual

c)

meiotic

d)

parental

12.

In which phase of Meiosis do cells undergo a round of DNA replication, forming duplicate chromosomes? (Choose all correct answers.)

a)

Prophase I

b)

Interphase I

c)

Prophase II

d)

Interphase II

13.

During Prophase I, the chromosomes condense and:

a)

sister chromatids separate and move toward opposite ends of the cell.

b)

each chromatid lines up in the middle of the cell and spindle fibers attach to the centromeres.

c)

each chromosome pairs with its corresponding homologous pair to form a tetrad.

d)

the nuclear membrane forms and the cell begins to divide into two cells.

14.

Which of the following are examples of a mutagen? (Choose all correct answers.)

a)
b)
c)
d)
15.

What is the definition of “mutation”?

a)

mitosis out of control, causing cancer

b)

a change in the ribosome, causing mutated proteins

c)

a substance that causes permanent damage to the gametes

d)

permanently changed DNA, which alters the genetic message