WorksheetsMeiosis
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 11mins
What is the purpose of meiosis?
(Select all that apply)
To reduce the number of chromosomes by half.
To produce eggs and sperm.
To replace old or damaged cells.
To provide genetic diversity.
In this image, "A" and "B" are called:
Sibling chromosomes
Sister chromatids
Centromere
Spindle fibers
The structure labeled "C" is called:
Sibling chromosomes
Sister chromatid
Centromere
Spindle fibers
The process shown in this picture is called:
Transformation
Replication
Fertilization
Crossing over
The process shown here is called:
Transformation
Replication
Fertilization
Crossing over
When do the chromosomes replicate?
(select all that apply)
Before meiosis starts
After meiosis ends
During Interphase
During Prophase
Genetic diversity happens because of:
Telophase
Replication
Interphase
Crossing over
Cells that contain both chromosomes from each homologous pair are called:
(select all that apply)
Haploid
Diploid
2N
1N
Cells that contain only one chromosome from each homologous pair are called:
(select all that apply)
Haploid
Diploid
2N
1N
The original cells that undergo meiosis to become eggs and sperm are:
(select all that apply)
Haploid
Diploid
2N
1N
The process of meiosis happens in ___ divisions.
1
2
3
4
The final product of meiosis I is ___ cell(s) that is (are) ________.
2, diploid
2, haploid
4, diploid
4, haploid
The final product of meiosis II is ___ cell(s) that is (are) ________.
2, diploid
2, haploid
4, diploid
4, haploid
Individual eggs and sperm are known as:
(select all that apply)
Gametes
Sex cells
Fertilized
Zygote
When the egg and sperm fuse together, this is called:
(select all that apply)
Gametes
Sex cells
Fertilization
Zygote
A male koala has 16 chromosomes in its diploid cells. How many chromosomes are found in its sperm?
16
4
8
32
A giraffe has 15 pairs of chromosomes in its diploid cells. Following meiosis I, the resulting cells will each contain ___ chromosomes.
15
45
30
3
A sperm containing 9 chromosomes fertilizes an egg containing 9 chromosomes. The resulting zygote will have ____ chromosomes.
9
36
18
27
