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Meiosis Vocab

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Two chromosomes that are very similar to one another and have the same size and shape. They also carry the same type of genetic information.

a)

Diploid

b)

Homologous Pair

c)

Gamete

d)

Somatic Cells

2.

Clues:

Offspring lack genetic variation

Increase a population quickly

Asexual

a)

Haploid

b)

Crossing Over

c)

Mitosis

d)

Meiosis

3.

Clues:

Two parents

Increases variation in a population

a)

Haploid

b)

Crossing Over

c)

Mitosis

d)

Meiosis

4.

Result of Crossing Over (Select TWO)

a)

Genetic Variation

b)

Recombinant Chromatids

c)

Zygote

d)

Homologous Pair

5.

When does crossing over occur? (Select TWO)

a)

Metaphase I

b)

Mitosis I

c)

Prophase I

d)

Meiosis I

6.

Contain a contain a single set of chromosomes (n)

a)

Diploid

b)

Haploid

7.

Contain two sets of homologous chromosomes - one from each parent (2n)

a)

Diploid

b)

Haploid

8.

Sperm and Egg

a)

Diploid

b)

Haploid

9.

Pollen and Ovules

a)

Diploid

b)

Haploid

10.

Body Cells, Zygotes

a)

Diploid

b)

Haploid