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meiosis

Total questions: 92

Worksheet time: 51mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

chromosomes with the same genes, one originally from each of the organism’s parents

a)

Diploid

b)

Haploid

c)

Homologous

d)

Heterologous

2.

containing both sets of homologous chromosomes; 2N

a)

Diploid

b)

Haploid

c)

Homologous

d)

Heterologous

3.

containing only a single set of chromosomes; 1N

a)

Diploid

b)

Haploid

c)

Homologous

d)

Heterologous

4.

The end product of meiosis is ____________ daughter cells

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

5.

daughter cells in Meiosis

have _________ the normal chromosome number.

a)

half

b)

equal

c)

more than

d)

double

6.

Alleles of different genes tend to be inherited together when those genes are located on _________

a)

The same gene

b)

different genes

c)

the same chromosome

d)

different chromosomes

7.

this picture shows__________

a)

Gene link

b)

Gene ratio

c)

Gene control

d)

Gene Map

8.

this picture shows

a)

Cytokinesis

b)

Gene Linkage

c)

Mitosis

d)

Meiosis II

9.
a)

Mitosis

b)

Meiosis I

c)

Meiosis II

d)

Interphase

10.

The end product of meiosis is four daughter cells with

a)

1N

b)

2N

c)

3N

d)

4N

11.

The end product of mitosis is two daughter cells with

a)

1N

b)

2N

c)

3N

d)

4N

12.

The end product of mitosis is ____________ daughter cells

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

13.

Crossing over occurs in

a)

Metaphase I

b)

Anaphase I

c)

Prophase II

d)

Prophase I

14.

This picture shows _____________

a)

Prophase I

b)

Metaphase I

c)

Anaphase I

d)

Telophase I

15.

This picture shows_____________

a)

Prophase I

b)

Metaphase I

c)

Anaphase I

d)

Telophase I

16.

This picture shows____________

a)

Prophase I

b)

Metaphase I

c)

Anaphase I

d)

Telophase I

17.

Meiosis produces_____________

a)

Body cells

b)

Gametes

18.

Which of the following is true of both meiosis and mitosis?

a)

Both are preceded by chromosome/DNA replication

b)

The chromosome number from the original cell changes

c)

Homologous chromosomes may stay together.

d)

Both result in the formation of human cells

19.

Meiosis produces_________

a)

four genetically identical diploid cells.

b)

four genetically identical haploid cells.

c)

four genetically different diploid cells.

d)

four genetically different haploid cells.

20.

What assorts independently during meiosis?

a)

chromosomes

b)

genes

c)

alleles

d)

phenotypes

21.

What phase is shown here? Hint: you are starting to see the nuclear membrane again!

a)

Metaphase II

b)

Telophase I

c)

Telophase II

d)

Metaphase I

22.

What phase is this?


Hint: membrane is disappearing

a)

Interphase II

b)

Prophase I

c)

Metaphase I

d)

Anaphase II

23.
What phase is shown here?
a)
Prophase II
b)
Metaphase I
c)
Metaphase II
d)
Anaphase I
24.
What phase is shown here?
a)
Anaphase II
b)
Metaphase I
c)
Anaphase I
d)
Telophase II
25.
What phase is shown here?
a)
Telophase II
b)
Anaphase II
c)
Metaphase I
d)
Interphase I
26.
What phase is shown here?
a)
Anaphase I
b)
Prophase I
c)
Metaphase II
d)
 Metaphase I
27.
What phases is shown here?
a)
Prophase II
b)
Prophase I
c)
Anaphase II
d)
Interphase I
28.
What phase is shown here?
a)
Telophase I
b)
Metaphase II
c)
Telophase II
d)
Anaphase I
29.
What process is shown here?
a)
Genetic Randomization
b)
Cross Over
c)
Allele Switching
d)
Cross Pollination
30.
When does the process shown here happen?
a)
Prophase I
b)
Anaphase II
c)
Interphase II
d)
Telophase I
31.

CROSSING OVER INCREASES

a)

LIFE SPAN

b)

GENETIC VARIATION

c)

THE NUMBER OF OFF-SPRING

d)

ALL ARE TRUE

32.
What phase is represented?
a)
metaphase 1
b)
metaphase 2
c)
anaphase 1
d)
anaphase 2
33.
What phase is represented?
a)
metaphase 1
b)
metaphase 2
c)
anaphase 1
d)
anaphase 2
34.
What phase is  shown in the picture?
a)
anaphase 1
b)
anaphase 2
c)
metaphase 1
d)
telophase 1
35.

What phase of Meiosis is this?

a)

Telophase I

b)

Anaphase I

c)

Anaphase II

d)

Telophase II

36.
The process of crossing over occurs in what phase of meiosis?
a)
anaphase 1
b)
prophase 1
c)
prophase 2
d)
telophase 1
37.
This image shows chromosomes during Prophase 1. Which of the following correctly describes the process shown?
a)
segregation of sister chromatids
b)
condensation and segregation of alleles
c)
mutationin which the DNA content of the gene is altered
d)
crossing - over in which alleles are exchanged
38.
The correct order of the phases of mitosis and meiosis could be abbreviated as:
a)
MAPT
b)
PAMT
c)
TPAM
d)
PMAT
39.
The nuclear membrane dissolves during
a)
Prophase
b)
Metaphase
c)
Anaphase
d)
Telophase
40.

Cells undergo a round of DNA replication, forming duplicate chromosomes

a)

Interphase

b)

Prophase II

c)

Anaphase II

d)

Prophase I

41.

Each chromosomes pairs with its corresponding homologus chromosome to form a tetrad

a)

Metaphase I

b)

Telophase I & Cytokinesis

c)

Prophase I

d)

Anaphase II

42.

Spindle fibers attach to the chromosomes that are arranged across the middle of the cell

a)

Interphase

b)

Anaphase II

c)

Metaphase I

d)

Telophase II & Cytokinesis

43.

The fibers pull the homologous chromosomes toward opposite ends of the cell

a)

Metaphase I

b)

Prophase I

c)

Anaphase I

d)

Interphase

44.

Nuclear membranes form; the cell separates into two cells

a)

Interphase

b)

Telophase I & Cytokinesis

c)

Prophase II

d)

Metaphase I

45.

Meiosis I results in two haploid daughter cells; Meiosis II starts when the cells once again lose their nuclear membranes, chromosomes condense

a)

Metaphase II

b)

Prophase II

c)

Anaphase II

d)

Interphase

46.

The chromosomes line up across the middle, in a similar way to the metaphase I

a)

Metaphase II

b)

Anaphase II

c)

Prophase II

d)

Telophase II & Cytokinesis

47.

The sister chromatids separate and move toward opposite end of the cell

a)

Metaphase I

b)

Prophase II

c)

Anaphase II

d)

Prophase I

48.

Meiosis II results in four haploid daughter cells

a)

Prophase II

b)

Anaphase II

c)

Telophase II & Cytokinesis

d)

Metaphase II

49.
What process is represented in this diagram and what are the resulting daughter cells produced?
a)
mitosis, gametes
b)
mitosis, body cells
c)
meiosis, gametes
d)
meiosis, body cells
50.
When does DNA replicate?
a)
interphase
b)
prophase I
c)
telophase I
d)
cytokinesis
51.
What phase is shown in the diagram?
a)
anaphase I
b)
anaphase II
c)
metaphase I
d)
metaphase II
52.
What phase of meiosis is shown?
a)
metaphase I
b)
metaphase II
c)
prophase I
d)
prophase II
53.
What phase is shown in the diagram?
a)
prophase I
b)
prophase II
c)
metaphase I
d)
metaphase II
54.
What phase is shown in the diagram?
a)
Metaphase I
b)
Metaphase II
c)
Prophase I
d)
Anaphase II
55.
What phase is represented?
a)
prophase I
b)
prophase II
c)
telophase I
d)
telophase 2
56.

what phase am I?

a)

Prophase 1

b)

Metaphase 1

c)

Anaphase 1

d)

Telophase 1

57.

what phase am I?

a)

Prophase 1

b)

Metaphase 1

c)

Anaphase 1

d)

Telophase 1

58.

what phase am I?

a)

Prophase II

b)

Metaphase II

c)

Anaphase II

d)

Telophase II

59.

What is the name of the Belgium scientist who first discovered meiosis in 1883?

a)

Edouard van Beneden

b)

Gregor Mendel

c)

Aristotle

d)

Rosalind Franklin

60.

In humans, the haploid number of chromosomes is ____.

a)

23

b)

46

c)

69

d)

92

61.

Which of the following is the best definition for MEIOSIS?

a)

the process of two haploid cells uniting

b)

the counting of chromosomes within a diploid cell

c)

a two-step process that reduces the number of chromosomes in half such that there is only one copy of all the chromosomes

d)

the equational division of a cell into two identical copies

62.

True or False? Before cells undergo meiosis they pass through interphase first.

a)

true

b)

false

63.

What is unique to Prophase I- is that the duplicated chromosomes pair up to form _______.

a)

a centrosome

b)

a tetrad

c)

the mitotic spindle

d)

sister chromatids

64.

In which stage of MEIOSIS does crossing over occur? (The exchange of genetic material between chromosomes in a tetrad.)

a)

Anaphase I

b)

Metaphase I

c)

Prophase I

d)

Telophase I

65.

In Metaphase I, tetrads line up along the _______.

a)

mitotic spindle

b)

centrosomes

c)

equatorial plane

d)

contractile ring

66.

In Anaphase I, the _________ are separated by the pulling of the spindle fibers to opposite poles of the cell.

a)

homologous pairs of chromosomes

b)

sister chromatids

c)

centromeres

d)

centrosomes

67.

Check all of the following that DO occur during Telophase I and cytokinesis.

a)

The separated homologous chromosomes are at opposite poles of the cell.

b)

The cell divides in two.

c)

The chromosomes do not uncoil, since they are getting ready for Meiosis II.

d)

Sister chromatids are pulled away from each other.

68.

At the start of Meiosis II, which of the following is NOT true?

a)

There are two cells.

b)

The cells are haploid.

c)

The chromosomes are paired up as homologues.

d)

DNA is present as two sister chromatids joined at the centromere.

69.

In Prophase II, the_________ reforms and the spindle fibers attach to each chromosome.

a)

mitotic spindle

b)

centrosomes

c)

nucleus

d)

cell plate

70.

In Metaphase II, _________ line up on equatorial plane.

a)

homologous pairs of chromosomes

b)

single chromosomes (made up of 2 sister chromatids)

c)

tetrads

d)

centrosomes

71.

In Anaphase II, the _________ separate.

a)

Homologues

b)

Sister Chromatids

c)

Tetrads

d)

Centrioles

72.

How many cells are formed at the end of Meiosis II?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

8

73.

True or False. In Meiosis II, there are TWO cells that go through each phase at the same time.

a)

true

b)

false

74.

Which of the following does NOT happen during Telophase II?

a)

the nuclei reform

b)

each cell begins to split evenly in two

c)

the chromosomes duplicate

d)

the nuclei contain a haploid number of chromosomes

75.

Which of the following are CORRECT observations about the differences between MITOSIS and MEIOSIS? (Check all that apply.)

a)

Mitosis produces cells that identical to the parent cell.

b)

Meiosis produces cells that have half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell.

c)

All cells go through INTERPHASE as part of the cell cycle, whether it goes to mitosis or meiosis next.

d)

In both types of cell division, the chromosomes are only duplicated once.

e)

Only in Mitosis, do you see chromosomes pair up to form a tetrad.

76.

Which part of MEIOSIS is identical to MITOSIS?

a)

Meiosis I

b)

Meiosis II

77.

The products of MEIOSIS have _______ number of chromosomes.

a)

haploid

b)

diploid

78.
What phase is  shown in the picture?
a)
anaphase 1
b)
anaphase 2
c)
metaphase 1
d)
telophase 1
79.
The process of crossing over occurs in what phase of meiosis?
a)
anaphase 1
b)
prophase 1
c)
prophase 2
d)
telophase 1
80.
This image shows chromosomes during Prophase 1. Which of the following correctly describes the process shown?
a)
segregation of sister chromatids
b)
condensation and segregation of alleles
c)
mutationin which the DNA content of the gene is altered
d)
crossing - over in which alleles are exchanged
81.
What phase is  shown in the picture?
a)
anaphase 1
b)
anaphase 2
c)
metaphase 1
d)
telophase 1
82.
The correct order of the phases of mitosis and meiosis could be abbreviated as:
a)
MAPT
b)
PAMT
c)
TPAM
d)
PMAT
83.
The nuclear membrane dissolves during
a)
Prophase
b)
Metaphase
c)
Anaphase
d)
Telophase
84.
Which of the following phases of mitosis is represented by the diagram below?
a)
prophase
b)
metaphase
c)
anaphase
d)
telophase
85.
What phase is shown here?
a)
Prophase II
b)
Metaphase I
c)
Metaphase II
d)
Anaphase I
86.
What phase is shown here?
a)
Anaphase II
b)
Metaphase I
c)
Anaphase I
d)
Telophase II
87.
What phase is shown here?
a)
Metaphase II
b)
Telophase I
c)
Telophase II
d)
Metaphase I
88.
What phases is shown here?
a)
Prophase II
b)
Prophase I
c)
Anaphase II
d)
Interphase I
89.
What phase is shown here?
a)
Anaphase I
b)
Prophase I
c)
Metaphase II
d)
 Metaphase I
90.
What phase is shown here?
a)
Telophase II
b)
Anaphase II
c)
Metaphase I
d)
Interphase I
91.
What phase is shown here?
a)
Telophase I
b)
Metaphase II
c)
Telophase II
d)
Anaphase I
92.
What phase is this?
a)
Interphase II
b)
Prophase I
c)
Metaphase I
d)
Anaphase II

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