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WorksheetsSc 9 - Meiosis
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
Which stage of meiosis involves the homologous chromosomes lining up in the centre of the cell?
Metaphase I
Metaphase II
Anaphase I
Anaphase II
Which phase of meiosis is when crossing over occurs?
Prophase I
Metaphase I
Anaphase I
Interkinesis
How many daughter cells are produced at the end of meiosis I?
1
2
4
8
How many daughter cells are produced at the end of meiosis II?
1
2
4
8
During which stage of meiosis do sister chromatids pull apart?
Prophase I
Prophase II
Anaphase I
Anaphase II
During which stage of meiosis do homologous chromosomes pull apart to opposite sides of the cell?
Prophase I
Prophase II
Anaphase I
Anaphase II
Choose the answer that shows the correct order of stages of meiosis I
prophase I, metaphase I, interkinesis, telophase I, anaphase I
metaphase I, anaphase I, telophase I, interkinesis, prophase I
prophase I, anaphase I, metaphase I, telophase I, interkinesis
prophase I, metaphase I, anaphase I, telophase I, interkinesis
Which of the following about meiosis is true?
The process results in haploid cells that are clones of each other
The process results in haploid cells that are different from each other
The process results in diploid cells that are clones of each other
The process results in diploid cells that are different from each other
Which is true of egg cell production?
4 egg cells result from mitosis
1 egg cell and 3 polar bodies result from mitosis
4 egg cells result from meiosis
1 egg cell and 3 polar bodies result from meiosis
Select the correct order of embryonic development
Blastula, Gastrula, Morula
Gastrula, Blastula, Morula
Morula, Blastula, Gastrula
Morula, Gastrula, Blastula
Select the correct order of development
Gametes --> Zygote --> Embryo --> Fetus
Zygote --> Gametes --> Fetus --> Embryo
Gametes --> Embryo --> Zygote --> Fetus
Gametes --> Zygote --> Fetus --> Embryo
What is the name of the diagram that shows all of an individual's chromosomes?
karyotype
karyograph
chromosome diagram
chromosomal karyographic diagram
Which 2 chromosomes indicate the individual is a female?
XX
XY
YY
How many chromosomes are in a human skin cell?
2
23
46
100
How many chromosomes are in a human egg cell?
2
23
46
100
If a haploid cell contains 16 chromosomes, how many chromosomes will the diploid cell have?
8
16
32
64
If a dolphin heart cell contains 44 chromosomes, how many chromosomes would its sperm cell contain?
22
44
88
There is no way to tell
If a hedgehog has 24 chromosomes in its egg cell, how many chromosomes will the same species sperm cell have?
12
24
48
96
When egg cells and sperm cells are placed into a petri dish and given time to develop into embryos before being placed into the uterus, this is called __
artificial insemination
in vitro fertilization
gamete intrafallopian transfer
intracytoplasmic sperm injection
Which type of assisted reproductive technology is common with farm animals?
artificial insemination
in vitro fertilization
gamete intrafallopian transfer
intracytoplasmic sperm injection
During which stage of meiosis does the nuclear membrane reform?
Prophase
Metaphase
Anaphase
Telophase
During which stage of meiosis does independent assortment occur?
Prophase I
Metaphase I
Telophase I
Interkinesis
What is independent assortment?
The random lining up and separating of chromosomes
When genes are exchanged between homologous chromosomes
A segment of a chromosome
The process of checking for a genetic disorder
What is an advantage of sexual reproduction?
Genetic diversity
It is fast
It can result in lots of offspring
It takes a lot of energy
What are the stages of sexual reproduction?
Mating, fertilization, development
Embryo, fetus, baby
Meiosis, Mitosis, Cell division
