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LS - Cell Reproduction - Asexual, Sexual, Mitosis, Meiosis

Total questions: 76

Worksheet time: 4hrs 48mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Meiosis produces daughter cells that are:

a)

genetically identical

b)

genetically different

c)

zygotes

d)

germ cells

2.

Germ cells (cells that make egg and sperm cells) go through:

a)

mitosis

b)

meiosis

3.

An organism has 36 chromosomes in its genome (all the chromosomes it has). What would be the correct diploid number?

a)

36

b)

72

c)

18

d)

2

4.

An organism has 36 chromosomes in its genome (all the chromosomes it has). What would be the correct haploid number?

a)

36

b)

72

c)

18

d)

2

5.

When does crossing over occur?

a)

Mitosis

b)

Meiosis

6.

The products of meiosis are ___. *Select TWO!

a)

genetically different daughter cells

b)

haploid cells

c)

diploid cells

d)

identical cells

7.

Meiosis is different from mitosis in that..

a)

it creates identical daughter cells and mitosis does not.

b)

it reduces the number of chromosomes by half whereas mitosis keeps the same number

c)

meiosis and mitosis are not different at all

d)

meiosis creates two daughter cells and mitosis creates four

8.

A mosquito has 6 chromosomes. How many chromosomes would their egg and sperm cells have?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

6

d)

12

9.

The exchange of pieces of chromatin between homologous chromosomes during Prophase I of meiosis is called

a)

independent assortment

b)

mutation

c)

crossing over

d)

random fertilization

10.

*Two copies of chromosomes that share similar genes, but may have different alleles are called:

a)

sister chromatids

b)

Chromie Homies

c)

homologous chromosomes

11.

Any change in the sequence of DNA is a

a)

recombination

b)

mutation

c)

chromatin

d)

independent assortment

12.
What is it called when a sperm and egg meet?
a)
meiosis
b)
fertilization
c)
cell division
d)
mitosis
13.
Chromosomes exchange genetic material during 
a)
crossing over
b)
replication
c)
synthesis
d)
translation
14.
A human zygote should have _____ chromosomes inside.
a)
46
b)
23
c)
92
d)
64
15.
Which letter(s) in the diagram correspond to cells that are haploid? 
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
A and B
16.
Which process and type of resulting cells are represented?
a)
mitosis, gametes
b)
mitosis, body cells
c)
meiosis, gametes
d)
meiosis, body cells
17.

How did you inherit your genetic information?

a)

most of your chromosomes are from your mother

b)

a random number of chromosomes from each parent

c)

most of your chromosomes are from your father

d)

half of your chromosomes are from your mother and half are from your father

18.

The cells produced by mitosis are

a)

Identical

b)

Different

19.

The cells produced by meiosis are

a)

Identical

b)

Different

20.

Muscle cells, brain cells, and liver cells are all examples of

a)

Somatic cells

b)

Gametes

c)

Sex cells

d)

Reproductive cells

21.

How many daughter cells are created during mitosis?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

22.

How many daughter cells are created by meiosis?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

23.

Which of the following is the purpose of meiosis?

a)

growth (from zygote to adult)

b)

maintenance (replacing blood cells)

c)

repair (after injuries)

d)

making gametes (egg and sperm cells)

24.

Meiosis and mitosis are exactly the same

a)

True

b)

False

25.

Which process is shown in the image?

a)

crossing over

b)

independent assortment

c)

segregation

d)

mutation

26.
Crossing over is important because....
a)
It prevents mutations from entering the gametes. 
b)
It allows for even distribution of chromosomes in the gametes.
c)
It allows for more genetic diversity of gametes.
d)
It allows for genetic uniformity of gametes. 
27.

Another name for a reproductive cell is

a)

egg cell

b)

sperm cell

c)

gamete

d)

ALL Answers are Correct!

28.

Humans have ___ chromosomes in body cells and ___ chromosomes in gametes.

a)

46; 23

b)

23; 46

c)

43; 26

d)

26; 43

29.

Gametes are produced by the process of

a)

mitosis

b)

meiosis

c)

crossing-over

d)

replication

30.

Different forms of a gene are known as

a)

dominant genes

b)

recessive genes

c)

alleles

d)

chromosomes

31.

A mutation is defined as:

a)

A change in the cell's structure

b)

Anything that changes in an embryo

c)

Any change in the physical features of a human

d)

A change in the DNA sequence

32.

A mutation can be...

a)

harmful

b)

helpful

c)

neutral

d)

harmful or helpful, but never neutral

e)

harmful, helpful, AND neutral

33.

Mutations AND sexual reproduction are important for.....

a)

causing diseases

b)

increasing variation in populations

c)

giving super powers

d)

keeps you from getting sick

34.

The variety of genes and alleles that exist in organisms

a)

independent assortment

b)

chromosomal abnormalities

c)

genetic diversity

d)

mutations

35.

Different genes allow for different ____________________.

a)

traits

b)

pants

c)

moods

d)

prey

36.

Genetic _________________ allow some organisms to be better adapted to the environment.

a)

variations

b)

domination

c)

repeats

d)

weakness

37.
A male shark has 40 chromosomes in each of its sex cells. How many would be present in its body cells?
a)
20
b)
40
c)
80
d)
160
38.

Crossing over increases

a)

genetic variation

b)

the frequency of division

c)

the number of chromosomes

d)

the number of daughter cells produced

39.

If a person had "XY" chromosomes, their gender would be:

a)

male

b)

female

c)

cannot be determined

40.

What causes genetic variation in meiosis?

a)

crossing over of chromosomes

b)

chromosomes pulling apart

41.

Does this image represent mitosis or meiosis?

a)

Mitosis

b)

Meiosis

42.

Which of the following lists the phases of mitosis in the correct order?

a)

interphase, prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase

b)

prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase

c)

telophase, anaphase, metaphase, prophase

d)

cytokinesis, interphase, prophase

43.

Mitosis occurs in a

a)

sex cell

b)

somatic cell

44.
Are all mutations bad?
a)
Yes
b)
No
45.

What can cause mutations?

a)

all of these

b)

Mistakes during DNA replication or protein synthesis

c)

Mistakes during mitosis or meiosis

d)

Viruses

46.

The picture depicts which process?

a)

Mieosis

b)

Mitosis

c)

DNA replication

d)

Fertilization

47.
Based on the Karyotype shown, at which chromosome pair can we identify a genetic disorder? 
a)
Chromosome pair 5
b)
sex chromosomes
c)
Chromosome pair 21
d)
There are no chromosomal disorders
48.
Photograph of chromosomes grouped in ordered pairs
a)
pedigree
b)
Punnett Square
c)
Venn Diagram
d)
Karyotype
49.

What type of chromosomes are labeled A?

a)

Autosomes

b)

Sex chromosomes

c)

Unique Chromosomes

50.

What type of chromosomes are labeled B?

a)

Autosomes

b)

Sex chromosomes

c)

Unique Chromosomes

51.

Is this a male or female karyotype?

a)

male

b)

female

52.

Is this a male or female karyotype?

a)

male

b)

female

53.

What type of asexual reproduction is illustrated in the diagram?

a)

binary fission

b)

budding

c)

sporulation

d)

regeneration

54.

What type of asexual reproduction is illustrated in the diagram?

a)

binary fission

b)

budding

c)

sporulation

d)

regeneration

55.

A cell with 46 chromosomes divides by mitosis, how many chromosomes will be present in the resulting daughter cells?

a)

92

b)

46

c)

23

d)

12

56.

Match types of asexual reproduction

a)
1.

budding

b)
2.

binary fission

c)
3.

fragmentation

d)
4.

vegetative propagation

e)
5.

mitosis

57.

Match types of asexual reproduction

a)
1.

budding

b)
2.

binary fission

c)
3.

fragmentation

d)
4.

vegetative propagation

e)
5.

mitosis

58.

to receive genes from a parent

a)

homozygous

b)

mutation

c)

DNA

d)

inherit

59.

How much genetic material is provided by the parents in sexual reproduction?

a)

0% from each

b)

25% from each

c)

50% from each

d)

100% from each

60.
What is an advantage of sexual reproduction?
a)
Allows genetic variation
b)
Only needs one parent
c)
Happens very quickly
d)
Offspring are exact copies of parent
61.
What is one disadvantage of sexual reproduction?
a)
Only one parent needed
b)
Off spring are exact copies of parents
c)
Happens very quickly
d)
Needs two parents
62.

Bacteria are considered what?

a)

Eukaryotes

b)

Prokaryotes

63.

Which cell type tends to be smaller?

a)

Prokaryote

b)

Eukaryote

c)

there is not a size difference

64.

All cells come from ________________cells.

a)

Prokaryotic

b)

Eukaryotic

c)

basic

d)

existing

65.

What is the genetic material called in cells?

a)

RNA

b)

a nucleus

c)

DNA

d)

cell membrane

66.
All living things are made up of...
a)
cells
b)
cell tissues
c)
organ
d)
organ systems
67.

Match the following

a)

Cells

1.

All living things are made of one or more

b)

DNA

2.

All living things have genetic material.

c)

Reproduce

3.

All living things have offspring

d)

Grow

4.

All living thing increase in size, develop and die

68.

Human females have ____ and males have _____ chromosomes.

a)

XY, XY

b)

XX, XX

c)

XY, XX

d)

XX, XY

e)

YY, YY

69.

Only requires one parent

a)

asexual reproduction

b)

sexual reproduction

70.

requires two parents

a)

asexual reproduction

b)

sexual reproduction

71.

offspring are unique from the parent and each other

a)

asexual reproduction

b)

sexual reproduction

72.

organisms are clones of parent

a)

asexual reproduction

b)

sexual reproduction

73.
The process on the left is:
The process on the right is:
a)

Left: meiosis

Right: mitosis

b)

Left: mitosis Right: meiosis

74.

What is the correct sequence of structures from smallest to largest?

a)

DNA, Gene, Nucleus, Chromosome, Cell

b)

Gene, DNA, Chromosomes, Nucleus, Cell

75.
Which organelle is DNA usually found in?
a)
cell membrane
b)
vacuole
c)
chloroplast
d)
nucleus
76.

Why is DNA important?

a)

It teleports cookies to my locker.

b)

It carries the instructions for our cells.

c)

It allows me to be invisible.

d)

It gave us a snow day in August.

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