VP: Amoeba Sisters Mitosis Vs Meiosis

Cytokinesis splits the _____________ of the cell.

• ribosomes
• cell membrane
• nucleus
• cytoplasm

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The term DIPLOID means that it has __________________.

• two complete sets of chromosomes
• three complete sets of chromosomes
• four incomplete sets of chromosomes
• one complete set of chromosomes

Every human receives how many chromosomes from each parent?

• 26
• 24
• 23
• 22

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What type of cells does mitosis produce?

• Body cells

• Sperm cells

• Egg cells

• Red blood cells

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What are homologous chromosomes?

• Chromosomes that are only found in gametes.
• Chromosomes that are identical in every way.
• Homologous chromosomes are pairs of chromosomes that have the same genes but may have different alleles.
• Pairs of chromosomes that contain different genes.

What is the acronym used to remember the stages of mitosis and meiosis?

• PMAT

• PLAY

• PLAN

• PLOT

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During which phase do chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell in mitosis?

• Prophase

• Telophase

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

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Meiosis creates gametes: ___________ in males and __________ in females.

• two sperm cells; two egg cells
• three sperm cells; two egg cells
• four egg cells; one sperm cell
• four sperm cells; one egg cell

What is the result of meiosis?

• Two identical diploid cells

• Four identical diploid cells

• Two non-identical haploid cells

• Four non-identical haploid cells

What happens when a sperm and egg cell combine?

• They form a zygote

• They form a haploid cell

• They form a gamete

• They form a diploid cell

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