Meiosis EOC Review

What is a key difference between meiosis I and meiosis II?

• Meiosis I produces haploid cells, while meiosis II starts with diploid cells.

• Meiosis I separates homologous chromosomes, while meiosis II separates sister chromatids.

• Meiosis I duplicates DNA, while meiosis II does not.

• Meiosis I occurs in somatic cells, while meiosis II occurs in gametes.

What is the primary purpose of meiosis?

• To produce identical cells

• To repair damaged cells

• To produce gametes with half the number of chromosomes

• To duplicate the DNA content in a cell

During which phase of meiosis do homologous chromosomes separate?

• Prophase I

• Metaphase I

• Anaphase I

• Anaphase II

Label the steps of Meiosis 2.

a

b

c

d

Metaphase 2

Prophase 2

Telophase 2

Anaphase 2

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What is the significance of crossing over during meiosis?

• Increases genetic diversity

• Reduces chromosome number

• Ensures identical daughter cells

• Prevents mutations

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Which stage of meiosis is characterized by the formation of tetrads?

• Prophase I

• Metaphase I

• Anaphase I

• Telophase I

How does meiosis contribute to genetic variation?

• By producing identical cells

• Through independent assortment and crossing over

• By reducing the chromosome number

• By duplicating DNA

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What is the result of meiosis in terms of chromosome number?

• Diploid cells

• Haploid cells

• Polyploid cells

• Tetraploid cells

During which phase of meiosis do sister chromatids separate?

• Prophase II

• Metaphase II

• Anaphase II

• Telophase II

What is the role of spindle fibers during meiosis?

• To duplicate DNA

• To separate chromosomes

• To form the nuclear envelope

• To synthesize proteins