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Chromosomes & Karyotypes

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 3600secs

Name
Class
Date
1.

The structure that holds two sister chromatids together until they separate for cell division is called a...

a)

chromosome

b)

chromatin

c)

centromere

d)

centriole

2.
The haploid number of human chromosomes is
a)
11
b)
12
c)
23
d)
46
3.

The diploid number of human chromosomes is

a)

23

b)

46

c)

92

d)

52

4.

The structures labeled B are

a)

centrioles

b)

sister chromatids

c)

centromeres

d)

chromatin

5.

The diagram shows which type of chromosomes?

a)

homologous chromosomes

b)

sister chromosomes

c)

matching chromosomes

d)

paired chromosomes

6.

Which of the following cells is NOT a type of somatic cell?

a)
b)
c)
d)
7.

A pair of identical chromosomes shown in a karyotype, one inherited from mom, and one inherited from dad are called....

a)

sister chromotids

b)

centromeres

c)

homologous chromosomes

d)

autosomes

8.

A photograph or picture of chromosomes grouped in ordered pairs is called a.....

a)

Pedigree

b)

Chromosome chart

c)

Mitotic index

d)

Karyotype

9.

What is the gender of the individual whose karyotype is seen in the image?

a)
b)
10.

A kangaroo has 14 chromosomes in its somatic cells. Which statement is correct?

a)

It's diploid sex cells have 7 chromosomes

b)

It's diploid skin cells have 28 chromosomes

c)

It's haploid sex cells have 7 chromosomes

d)

It's haploid eye cells have 14 chromosomes

11.

In a human karyotype the 'X' and 'Y' chromosomes determine the sex of the offspring. Which of the following two statements are true?

a)

Girls are XX

b)

Boys are YY

c)

Girls are YY

d)

Boys are XY

e)

Girls are XY

12.

How is the number of chromosomes counted?

a)

By the number of chromatids

b)

By the number of centromeres

c)

By the number of homologous chromosomes

d)

By the number of genes