Question 1

Why is crossing over not possible in meiosis II?

Accepted Answer

A)   Because homologous chromosomes are no longer in the same cell.
B)   Because the enzymes needed for it to occur are no longer present.
C)   Because prophase only occurs in meiosis I.
D)   Because meiosis II is much shorter than meiosis I.

Question 2

Genetic recombination is possible because of ________ during or after meiosis.

Accepted Answer

A)   independent assortment
B)   crossing over
C)   fertilization with a nonrelated gamete
D)   All of these are correct.

Question 3

During which stage do chromosomes line up in pairs on the equatorial plane?

Accepted Answer

A)   Metaphase I
B)   Anaphase II
C)   Metaphase II
D)   Telophase I
E)   Telophase II

Question 4

In humans,_____________ divide by meiosis to produce eggs and sperm.

Accepted Answer

A)   somatic cells
B)   gametes
C)   zygotes
D)   germ-line cells
E)   triploid

Question 5

During metaphase I of meiosis,homologous chromosomes can orient themselves such that one or the other will by chance go to a particular daughter cell in a process known as ________________________________.

Accepted Answer

independen...

Question 6

The purpose of meiosis I is:

Accepted Answer

A)   to separate homologous chromosomes
B)   to replicate chromosomes
C)   to create 4 haploid cells
D)   to separate sister chromatids
E)   to repair errors in DNA synthesis

Question 7

Animals do which type of reproduction?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sexual only
B)   Asexual only
C)   Sexual and asexual
D)   Budding only
E)   Binary fission

Question 8

Some organisms are able to reproduce both sexually and asexually.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When does separation of homologous chromosomes occur?

Accepted Answer

A)   Prophase I
B)   Anaphase I
C)   Interphase
D)   Anaphase II

Question 10

The random orientation of different pairs of homologous chromosomes on the metaphase plate is responsible for __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   Random fertilization
B)   Independent assortment
C)   Crossing over
D)   Asexual reproduction

Question 11

When nonsister chromatids exchange segments during meiosis,the process is called ______________________.

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Question 12

Which of these is not a unique feature of meiosis?

Accepted Answer

A)   Synapsis
B)   Reduction division
C)   Diploid daughter cells
D)   Haploid daughter cells

Question 13

After meiosis I,_______ cells are formed and after meiosis II,_____ cells result.

Accepted Answer

A)   2,3
B)   4,4
C)   2,4
D)   4,8
E)   2,8

Question 14

What is the evolutionary significance of crossing over?

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New genetic combinations can o...

Question 15

Cells that will eventually undergo meiosis and produce gametes are often referred to as _______________ cells.

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Question 16

Which is incorrect about meiosis?

Accepted Answer

A)   Crossing over occurs in prophase I.
B)   Meiosis I results in 2 haploid cells.
C)   Sister chomatids separate in anaphase I.
D)   Meiosis II is like mitosis.
E)   Chromosome replication only occurs in interphase I.

Question 17

The alignment of homologous chromosomes with the exchange of genetic information between them is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)   random fertilization
B)   independent assortment
C)   crossing over
D)   lining up at the equator

Question 18

Bacteria reproduce by meiosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

All of the following are sources of genetic variety except:

Accepted Answer

A)   random fertilization
B)   independent assortment
C)   crossing over
D)   synapsis

Question 20

The kinetochore holds the homologous chromosomes together.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 9: Meiosis

The random orientation of different pairs of homologous chromosomes on the metaphase plate is responsible for __________.

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During which stage do chromosomes line up in pairs on the equatorial plane?

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Bacteria reproduce by meiosis.

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Which of these is not a unique feature of meiosis?

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All of the following are sources of genetic variety except:

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Genetic recombination is possible because of ________ during or after meiosis.

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The purpose of meiosis I is:

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Cells that will eventually undergo meiosis and produce gametes are often referred to as _______________ cells.

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The kinetochore holds the homologous chromosomes together.

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After meiosis I,_______ cells are formed and after meiosis II,_____ cells result.

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Animals do which type of reproduction?

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When nonsister chromatids exchange segments during meiosis,the process is called ______________________.

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During metaphase I of meiosis,homologous chromosomes can orient themselves such that one or the other will by chance go to a particular daughter cell in a process known as ________________________________.

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Which is incorrect about meiosis?

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What is the evolutionary significance of crossing over?

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The alignment of homologous chromosomes with the exchange of genetic information between them is known as:

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When does separation of homologous chromosomes occur?

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Why is crossing over not possible in meiosis II?

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In humans,_____________ divide by meiosis to produce eggs and sperm.

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Some organisms are able to reproduce both sexually and asexually.

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