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Stages of Meiosis Review

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A cell containing 20 chromosomes (diploid) at the beginning of meiosis would, at its completion, produce cells containing how many chromosomes?

a)

10

b)

5

c)

40

d)

20

2.

The end result of meiosis is...

a)

4 identical cells

b)

4 genetically different cells

c)

2 identical cells

d)

2 genetically different cells

3.

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

4.

What phase is shown in the diagram?

a)

anaphase I

b)

anaphase II

c)

metaphase I

d)

metaphase II

5.

What phase of meiosis is shown?

a)

metaphase I

b)

metaphase II

c)

prophase I

d)

prophase II

6.

What phase is shown in the diagram?

a)

prophase I

b)

prophase II

c)

metaphase I

d)

metaphase II

7.

What phase is represented?

a)

prophase I

b)

prophase II

c)

telophase I

d)

telophase 2

8.

what phase am I?

a)

Prophase 1

b)

Metaphase 1

c)

Anaphase 1

d)

Telophase 1

9.

what phase am I?

a)

Prophase II

b)

Metaphase II

c)

Anaphase II

d)

Telophase II

10.

Which stage of meiosis involves the pairing of homologous chromosomes?

a)

Prophase I

b)

Metaphase I

c)

Anaphase I

d)

Telophase I

11.

During which phase of meiosis do homologous chromosomes separate?

a)

Prophase I

b)

Metaphase I

c)

Anaphase I

d)

Telophase I

12.

What is the main purpose of crossing over during meiosis?

a)

To increase genetic diversity

b)

To reduce chromosome number

c)

To replicate DNA

d)

To separate sister chromatids

13.

In which stage of meiosis do sister chromatids separate?

a)

Prophase II

b)

Metaphase II

c)

Anaphase II

d)

Telophase II

14.

How many cells are produced at the end of meiosis?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

15.

Which of the following best describes the cells produced by meiosis?

a)

Diploid and identical

b)

Diploid and genetically different

c)

Haploid and identical

d)

Haploid and genetically different