1. Meiosis Practice Test

2. Question #1
Which of the following is produced by meiosis? Write in ALL that apply.
a) haploid cells
b) homologous chromosomes
c) diploid cells
d) gametes
e) variation

3. Question #2
Meiosis 1 separates ______, while meiosis 2 separates _______.

4. Question #3
How many total chromosomes are in a human cell in prophase 1?

5. Question #4
How many chromosomes are in a human cell at the end of meiosis 2?

6. Question #5
If a somatic cell contains 50 chromosomes, how many are in a diploid cell?

7. Question #6
An egg contains 20 chromosomes. How many different types of chromosomes are there in a diploid cell?

8. Question #7
If a haploid cell contains 30 chromosomes, how many pairs of homologous chromosomes are there?

9. Question #8
Which of the following are true about mitosis and meiosis? Write in ALL that apply.
a) Mitosis makes identical cells; meiosis makes different cells.
b) Mitosis makes haploid cells; meiosis makes diploid.
c) Mitosis makes gametes; meiosis makes somatic cells.
d) Mitosis makes 1 cell; meiosis makes 2 cells.
e) Mitosis makes cells with homologous chromosomes; meiosis does not.

10. Question #9
What happens during crossing over? Why?

11. Question #10
Draw a haploid and diploid cell, each with 2 types of chromosomes.