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WorksheetsQUIZ 3. THE CELL CYCLE: MEIOSIS
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the purpose of meiosis? (more than one answer)
To create gametes
To reduce the number of chromosomes in the cell
To cause genetic variety
To destroy cancerous cells
Overlapping of the homologous chromosomes is called
Mixing
Covalent Bond
Crossover
Independent Assortment
The random pairing in metaphase 1 causing genetic variety is called
Crossover
Mixing
Independent Assortment
Covalent Bond
Homologous chromosomes are (2 answers)
Similar in size, shape, and genetic content
Identical to each other
One is given from the mother and one from the father
They are unrelated to each other
What phase is this?
Prophase 1
Metaphase 1
Anaphase 1
Telophase 1
What phase is this?
Anaphase 1
Anaphase 2
Metaphase 1
Metaphase 2
What phase is this?
Telophase 1
Telophase 2
Cytokinesis
Cytokinesis 2
How many cells are produced at the end of meiosis?
1
2
3
4
What is this image?
Mitosis
Meiosis 1
Meiosis 2
Binary Fission
At what stage of meiosis are tetrads formed?
Prophase I
Anaphase I
Prophase II
Telophase II
Which of the following provides genetic diversity in gametes?
crossing over of homologous chromosomes
Independent Assortment of chromosomes
A and B
None of the above
During which phase in the diagram below does independent assortment occur?
2
4
6
7
During which phase in the diagram below does crossing over occur?
1
2
5
6
Which phase in the diagram below is Metaphase II?
2
3
6
7
Horses have 64 chromosomes in their somatic cells. How many chromosomes are in the horse's gametes (sex cells)?
128
64
32
16
Which of the following occur during prophase one of meiosis?
Chromosomes unwind to chromatin
Chromosomes line up in the middle middle of the cell
DNA replicates
Crossing over occurs
How many set of DNA are pictured in the tetrad above?
1
2
3
4
What happens before meiosis begins?
DNA is replicated in the original cell
Mitosis must be completed
Chromosomes line up at the equator of the cell
Homologous chromosomes separate
