WorksheetsMeiosis Review
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 19mins
What is the number of chromosomes for haploid frog cells?
(a)
What is the number of chromosomes for haploid mosquito cells?
(a)
What is the number of chromosomes for haploid pea plant cells?
(a)
What is the number of chromosomes for haploid corn cells?
(a)
If a pea plant cell had 7 chromosomes, would that cell be diploid or haploid?
haploid
diploid
If a pea plant cell had 14 chromosomes, would that cell be diploid or haploid?
haploid
diploid
If a mosquito cell had 3 chromosomes, would that cell be diploid or haploid?
haploid
diploid
If a mosquito cell had 6 chromosomes, would that cell be diploid or haploid?
haploid
diploid
If a corn cell had 20 chromosomes, would that cell be diploid or haploid?
haploid
diploid
If a corn cell had 10 chromosomes, would that cell be diploid or haploid?
haploid
diploid
If a frog cell had 13 chromosomes, would that cell be diploid or haploid?
haploid
diploid
If a frog cell had 26 chromosomes, would that cell be diploid or haploid?
haploid
diploid
A sperm cell of an alligator has 16 chromosomes. What is the total number of chromosomes that should be present in a stomach cell of the same alligator?
(a)
A sperm cell of an giraffe has 15 chromosomes. What is the total number of chromosomes that should be present in a muscle cell of the same giraffe?
(a)
The distribution of chromosomes in one type of cell division is shown in the diagram below. Which process is being represented in the diagram?
(a)
What is circled in red in the diagram?
sister chromatids
homologous chromosomes
sister chromosomes
brother chromosomes
What is circled in green in the diagram?
sister chromatids
homologous chromosomes
sister chromosomes
brother chromosomes
Which letter(s) in the diagram correspond to cells that are haploid?
A
B
C
What is the exact haploid number for this organism?
(a)
What is the exact diploid number for this organism?
(a)
Which cells are NOT formed during meiosis?
Somatic cells
Gametes
Sex cells
Sperm cells
Two similar chromosomes that you inherit from your parents (one from your mother and one from your father) are called
homologous chromosomes
sister chromatids
sex chromosomes
homozygous alleles
Somatic cells in humans contain ____ chromosomes and an example is ______
30; skin cells
23; heart cells
46; liver cells
46; sperm cells
Compared to the number of chromosomes contained in a body cell, how many chromosomes would normally be contained in a gamete?
the same number
one-fourth as many
half as many
twice as many
In which phase of meiosis would certain gene segments of the homologous pairs of chromosomes "crossover" and exchange genetic information?
Prophase I
Metaphase I
Anaphase I
Telophase I
Chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell single file during which phase?
Metaphase I
Metaphase II
Telophase I
Telophase II
Which event takes place during anaphase II of meiosis?
nuclear membrane breaks down
sister chromatids separate
spindle fibers break down
cytoplasm divides
Does the following describe mitosis, meiosis, or both?
Synthesis phase (DNA replication) occurs to prepare for cell division
Mitosis
Meiosis
Both
Does the following describe mitosis, meiosis, or both?
Daughter cells are identical to parent cells
Mitosis
Meiosis
Both
Does the following describe mitosis, meiosis, or both?
Creates cells with a haploid number of chromosomes
Mitosis
Meiosis
Both
Does the following describe mitosis, meiosis, or both?
Creates gametes
Mitosis
Meiosis
Both
Does the following describe mitosis, meiosis, or both?
Includes two divisions
Mitosis
Meiosis
Both
How often does mitosis occur?
Throughout life
In the womb
From puberty until death
From birth to puberty
When does meiosis occur in males?
Throughout life
In the womb
From puberty until death
From birth to puberty
When does meiosis occur in females?
Throughout life
In the womb
From puberty until death
From birth to puberty
