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Ch. 11.4 Meiosis

Total questions: 7

Worksheet time: 4mins

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1.

The number of chromosomes in a gamete is represented by the symbol

a)

Z

b)

X

c)

N

d)

Y

2.

If an organism's DIPLOID number is 12, its HAPLOID number is

a)

12

b)

6

c)

24

d)

3

3.

Gametes have

a)

homologous chromosomes.

b)

twice the number of chromosomes found in body cells.

c)

two sets of chromosomes.

d)

one allele for each gene.

4.

Chromosomes form tetrads during

a)

prophase I of meiosis.

b)

metaphase I of meiosis.

c)

interphase.

d)

anaphase II of meiosis.

5.

A tetrad consists of

a)

a homologous pair of chromosomes, each made of two chomatids.

b)

the four copies of a chromosome that are normally present in cells.

c)

two sister chromatids that have each been replicated during interphase.

d)

a parental chromosome that was replicated to form a pair, then replicated again.

6.

Unlike mitosis, meiosis results in the formation of

a)

diploid cells.

b)

haploid cells.

c)

2N daughter cells.

d)

body cells.

7.

What is formed at the end of meiosis?

a)

two genetically identical cells.

b)

four genetically different cells.

c)

four genetically identical cells.

d)

two genetically different cells.