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Meiosis - Cell Division
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Meiosis is a form of nuclear division. This quiz tests the information learned from studying the notes and flashcard deck on Meiosis - Cell Division. It would appeal to anyone stuyding intermediate level biology.
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Question 1
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How many chromosomes are within the daughter nuclei after meiosis compared to the parent nuclei?
Answer
The same amount
Half the amount
Double the amount
Question 2
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When meiosis occurs in a diploid cell, the daughter cells will be haploid.
Answer
True
False
Question 3
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What criteria defines a gamete (sex) cell?
Answer
If these cells are capable of joining with another haploid cell from the opposite sex
If these cells are capable of joining with another diploid cell
Question 4
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In what parts of the human body does meiosis occur?
Answer
Ovaries
Kidneys
Testes
Liver
Question 5
Question
How many chromosomes are in egg and sperm cells?
Answer
23
46
12
Question 6
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Name the two basic functions meiosis has for mammals?
Answer
Allows sexual reproduction
Allows for controlled cell division
Allows for variation
Question 7
Question
In sexual reproduction, two gamete cells fuse to form a ______________?
Answer
Zygote
Nucleus
Baby
Question 8
Question
Fertilisation restores the chromosome number back to 23
Answer
True
False
Question 9
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The cells that arise from meiosis are identical
Answer
True
False
Question 10
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The genes on chromosomes after meiosis are different
Answer
True
False
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