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WorksheetsMeiosis
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
How are somatic cells different from gametes?
Somatic cells are diploid, gametes are haploid
Somatic cells have 23 chromosomes, gametes have 46 chromosomes
Somatic cells are used for reproduction, gametes are body cells
Somatic cells are in Meiosis, Gametes are in Mitosis
If an individual has 2 X-chromosomes, what is their sex?
Male
Female
2 identical copies of the same chromosomes are called...
Autosomes
Sister Chromatids
Homologous Chromosomes
Chromosome Pairs
Which macromolecule makes up DNA?
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Proteins
Nucleic Acids
How many chromosomes are in a haploid cell?
46
48
23
21
A fertilized egg is called a...
Zygote
Gamete
Embryo
Stem Cell
At the end of interphase, the cell begins the division process with...
2 full sets of duplicated chromosomes
2 full sets of chromosomes
1 full set of duplicated chromosomes
1 full set of chromosomes
A tetrad is a...
Cluster of 4 chromatids
Cluster of 2 chromatids
Cluster of 4 chromosomes
Cluster of 2 chromosomes
Why are the cells produced in Meiosis I different from the parent cell?
Homologous chromosomes blend together
Chromatids are separated to opposite side of the cell
The nuclear membrane is dissolved
Crossing Over occurs during Prophase I
What line up in pairs in the middle of the cell in Metaphase I
Homologous Chromosomes
Sister Chromatids
Chromatin
Nucleotides
During Anaphase I, _____________ separate into _____________
Homologous Chromosomes, Sister Chromatids
Sister Chromatids, Homologous Chromosomes
Sister Chromatids, Chromatin
Homologous Chromosomes, Genes
What is the end result of Meiosis I?
2 haploid daughter cells with duplicated chromosomes
4 haploid daughter cells
2 diploid daughter cells
2 diploid daughter cells with duplicated chromosomes
What is the end result of Meiosis II?
4 genetically unique haploid daughter cells
4 identical haploid daughter cells
4 genetically unique diploid daughter cells
4 identical diploid daughter cells
What is the purpose of Mitosis?
Growth
Reproduction
Repair
Growth & Repair
What is the purpose of Meiosis?
Reproduction
Growth
Repair
Growth & Repair
