Meiosis and Mutations Quiz

Which stage of meiosis involves the homologous chromosomes lining up in the centre of the cell?

• Metaphase I

• Metaphase II

• Anaphase I

• Anaphase II

Which phase of meiosis is when crossing over occurs?

• Prophase I

• Metaphase I

• Anaphase I

• Interkinesis

How many daughter cells are produced at the end of meiosis I?

• 1

• 2

• 4

• 8

How many daughter cells are produced at the end of meiosis II?

• 1

• 2

• 4

• 8

During which stage of meiosis do sister chromatids pull apart?

• Prophase I

• Prophase II

• Anaphase I

• Anaphase II

During which stage of meiosis do homologous chromosomes pull apart to opposite sides of the cell?

• Prophase I

• Prophase II

• Anaphase I

• Anaphase II

Choose the answer that shows the correct order of stages of meiosis I

• prophase I, metaphase I, interkinesis, telophase I, anaphase I

• metaphase I, anaphase I, telophase I, interkinesis, prophase I

• prophase I, anaphase I, metaphase I, telophase I, interkinesis

• prophase I, metaphase I, anaphase I, telophase I, interkinesis

Which of the following about meiosis is true?

• The process results in haploid cells that are clones of each other

• The process results in haploid cells that are different from each other

• The process results in diploid cells that are clones of each other

• The process results in diploid cells that are different from each other

Which is true of egg cell production?

• 4 egg cells result from mitosis

• 1 egg cell and 3 polar bodies result from mitosis

• 4 egg cells result from meiosis

• 1 egg cell and 3 polar bodies result from meiosis

How many chromosomes are in a human skin cell?

• 2

• 23

• 46

• 100