Mitosis and Meiosis Study Guide

Question 1

Genetic material in cells

Answer 1

DNA

Question 2

Structure that contains DNA and proteins

Answer 2

Chromosomes

Question 3

Divided into three stages, parent cell divides into two identical new cells

Answer 3

Cell Cycle

Question 4

Part of the cell cycle during which the cell is not dividing

Answer 4

Interphase

Question 5

Part of the cell cycle during which the nucleus divides

Answer 5

Mitosis

Question 6

Division of the parents cytoplasm

Answer 6

Cytokinesis

Question 7

Chromosomes found in pairs that have the same structure and size; carry the same genes

Answer 7

Homologous Chromosomes

Question 8

Cells within a pair of every chromosomes

Answer 8

Diploid

Question 9

Sex cells

Answer 9

Gametes

Question 10

Cells that contain half the usual numbers of chromosomes

Answer 10

Haploid

Question 11

A gamete that forms in female reproduction organs

Answer 11

Egg

Question 12

A gamete that forms in a male reproductive organ

Answer 12

Sperm

Question 13

Type of cell division that produces haploid sex cells such as eggs and sperm cells

Answer 13

Meiosis