Meiosis

Identify the phase:

• Metaphase I
• Metaphase II
• Anaphase I
• Anaphase II

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

After meiosis II the daughter cells will contain ____ chromosomes if the original cell contained 78.

• 78
• 39
• 23
• 46

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Which of the following cells is a gamete?

• egg
• bone
• heart
• muscle

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

The pair of chromosomes that contain the same genes (but may be coded differently) and are inherited from a male and female parent are termed ___.

• gametes

• alleles

• zygote

• homologous

Is the following cell diploid or haploid?

• Diploid

• Haploid

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

When does replication of chromosomes occur in animal cell meiosis?

• Before Meiosis I and Meiosis II
• Before Meiosis II Only
• Before Meiosis I Only
• During Prophase I and Prophase II

Identify the phase.

• Telophase I
• Telophase II
• Metaphase I
• Metaphase II

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

Meiosis is the _____.

• nuclear division of gametes

• nuclear division of body cells

• division of body cells

• division of stem cells

In sexual reproduction, chromosome reduction is necessary to ___.

• ensure that all offspring have the correct diploid number of chromosomes
• ensure that all offspring have the correct haploid number of chromosomes
• ensure that all daughter cells are identical

Which of the following produces identical nuclei in cells?

• pollination
• mitosis
• osmosis
• fertilization

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4