RAT #22 - Meiosis

Question 1

Cytokinesis occurs during which Phase of Meiosis ?

(a) . Telophase 2
(b) . Anaphase 2
(c) . Anaphase 1 + Anelophase 2
(d) . Telophase 1
(e) . Telophase 1 + Telophase 2

Answer 1

(e). Telophase 1 + Telophase 2

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a unique feature of Meiosis ?

(a) . Synapsis
(b) . Homologous Recombination
(c) . Reduction Division
(d) . Diakinesis

Answer 2

(d). Diakinesis

Question 3

Which of the following is a RESULT of Meiosis ?

(a) . Zygote
(b) . ½ the # of Chromosomes in the Daughter Cells
(c) . Double the # of Chromosomes in the Daughter Cells
(d) . 2n Egg + Sperm

Answer 3

(b). ½ the # of Chromosomes in the Daughter Cells

Question 4

How many Nuclear Divisions occur during Meiosis ?

(a) . 4
(b) . 0
(c) . 1
(d) . 2

Answer 4

(d). 2

Question 5

Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about Meiosis ?

(a) . In Meiosis, Chromosomes DO NPT exchange genetic material
(b) . In Meiosis, Chromosomes DO NOT Exchange Genetic Material
(c) . Meiosis occurs in reproductive cells
(d) . Meiosis results in four haploid daugther cells
(e) . In Meiosis, Homologous Pairs of Chromosomes are pulled apart all the statements are true

Answer 5

(b). In Meiosis, Chromosomes DO NOT Exchange Genetic Material This is FALSE ∵ Genetic Material IS exchanged during Meiosis

Question 6

A cell w/ a Diploid # of 24 Chromosomes undergoes Meiosis, How many Chromosomes are in EACH Daughter Cell ?

(a) . 6
(b) . 12
(c) . 48
(d) . 24

Answer 6

(b). 12

Question 7

During SYNAPSIS ?

(a) . Sister Chromatids Pair @ the Centromeres
(b) . Sister Chromatids Pair ALL Along their Length
(c) . Homologues Pair ALL Along their Length
(d) . Homologues REPEL each other EXCEPT @ the Ends

Answer 7

(c). Homologues Pair all Along their Length

Question 8

Which of the following Cells UNDERGO Meiosis ?

(a) . Sperm cells
(b) . Liver cells
(c) . Egg-making Stem cells
(d) . Unicellular Organisms
(e) . All of these

Answer 8

(c). Egg-making Stem cells

Question 9

Crossing-Over occurs during which Phase of Meiosis ?

(a) . Anaphase 1
(b) . Prophase 1
(c) . Metaphase 2
(d) . Anaphase 2
(e) . Metaphase 1

Answer 9

(b). Prophase 1

Question 10

What process in the Human Life Cycle results in the Production of Gametes ?

(a) . Meiosis
(b) . Zygote
(c) . Mitosis
(d) . Fertilization

Answer 10

(a). Meiosis