Meiosis

Sex cells have _______ of the genetic information that body cells have. (Pg. 174)

• half
• twice
• triple
• a quarter

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Most chromosomes are found in pairs that have the same structure and size. These homologous chromosomes carry __________ genes. (pg. 174)

• the same
• different
• triple
• double

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

One chromosome pair is made up of sex chromosomes. Sex chromosomes control the development of sexual characteristics. In humans, these chromosomes are called _________________________. (Pg. 174)

• X & Y chromosomes
• X & Z chromosomes
• Y & Z chromosomes
• W & X chromosomes

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

Cells with a pair of every chromosome are called .... (Pg. 174)

• diploid
• tripod
• gamete
• haploid

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Most human body cells contain _______ chromosomes. (Pg. 175)

• 46

• 23

• 36

• 28

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

Sex cells are also known as _______ (Pg. 175)

• gametes
• DNA
• RNA
• chloroplast

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Gametes contain __________ the usual number of chromosomes—one chromosome from each homologous pair and one sex chromosome. (Pg. 175)

• half
• twice
• triple
• a quarter

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Cells that contain half the usual number of chromosomes are known as..... (Pg. 175)

• haploid
• diploid
• chromosome
• DNA

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

An _____ is a gamete that forms in female reproductive organs. (Pg. 175)

• egg
• sperm cell
• chromosome
• DNA

The gamete that forms in male reproductive organs is called a _______. (Pg. 175)

• sperm cell
• egg
• chromosome
• DNA