Question 1
Select one answer.
Homologous chromosomes separate and are pulled to opposite sides of the cell during what stage of cell division? (Read each option carefully.)
A. Anaphase I of meiosis
B. Anaphase of mitosis
C. Metaphase I of meiosis
D. Anaphase II of meiosis
Question 2
Select one answer.
Mitosis results in ________ and meiosis results in ________.
A. somatic cells, somatic cells
B. gametes, gametes
C. gametes, somatic cells
D. somatic cells, gametes
Question 3
Select one answer.
Cats have a diploid number of 38. How many chromosomes are in a cat egg?
A. 38
B. 76
C. 24
D. 19
Question 4
Select one answer.
Mitosis results in ______ cells and meiosis results in _______ cells.
A. diploid, diploid
B. haploid, haploid
C. diploid, haploid
D. haploid, diploid

Question 5
Select one answer.
What is the purpose of meiosis?
A. To allow an organism to replace damaged cells
B. To allow for growth
C. To enable an organism to produce gametes
Question 6
Select one answer.
A child with Down Syndrome has 3 copies of chromosome 21 (trisomy 21). Which statement could be true in regards to this child?
A. The egg could have had 2 copies of chromosome 21.
B. None of these answers could be true.
C. One gamete had 2 copies of chromosome 21 and the other gamete had 1 copy.
D. All these answers could be true.
E. The sperm could have had 2 copies of chromosome 21.
Question 7
Select one answer.
Corn has 20 chromosomes. When corn undergoes meiosis how many chromosomes are found in the gametes?
A. 40
B. 20
C. 10
D. 5
Question 8
Select one answer.
Crossing over occurs between homologous chromosomes during what stage of cell division? (Read each option carefully.)
A. Prophase I of meiosis
B. Interphase
C. Prophase II of meiosis
D. Prophase of mitosis