Let's Test Your Cell Division Knowledge With This Quiz
For those unaware, the term “cell division” is used to describe the process by which a parent cell divides into two or more daughter cells. Do you fancy working on your biology trivia? Then let’s test your cell division knowledge with this quiz! Good luck!
- 1.
How many chromosomes do human gametes have?
- A.
46
- B.
23
- C.
23 pairs
- D.
None of the above.
Correct Answer
B. 23 -
- 2.
How many cells are produced in meiosis
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
4
- D.
8
Correct Answer
C. 4 -
- 3.
In Meiosis, in what phase are chromosomes replicated?
- A.
Prophase
- B.
S Phase
- C.
G1 Phase
- D.
Metaphase
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. S Phase -
- 4.
Which of the following helps create genetic diversity? CHECK OFF ALL THAT APPLY
- A.
Genetic recombination
- B.
Crossing over
- C.
Forming chromosomes from chromatin
- D.
Random pairing of sperm and egg
Correct Answer(s)
A. Genetic recombination
B. Crossing over
D. Random pairing of sperm and egg -
- 5.
If a cell has 12 chromosomes in Anaphase 1, how many did it have in prophase 1?
- A.
6
- B.
12
- C.
24
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. 12 -
- 6.
If a cell has 8 chromosomes in metaphase 2, how many will a cell that comes from it have in anaphase 2.
- A.
2
- B.
4
- C.
8
- D.
16
Correct Answer
D. 16 -
- 7.
If a cell has 14 chromosomes in metaphase 2, how many did it have in prophase 2?
- A.
7
- B.
14
- C.
28
- D.
None of the above.
Correct Answer
B. 14 -
- 8.
If a cell has 8 chromosomes in metaphase 1, how many will a cell that comes from it have in anaphase 2?
- A.
2
- B.
4
- C.
8
- D.
16
Correct Answer
C. 8 -
- 9.
How many polar bodies are formed after meiosis 1?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
Correct Answer
A. 1 -
- 10.
Which of the following is the main goal of meiosis? CHECK OFF ALL THAT APPLY
- A.
To make identical cells
- B.
To make haploid cells
- C.
To create as many cells as possible
- D.
To make sure that chromosomes are copied equally.
Correct Answer
C. To create as many cells as possible -
- 11.
If a cell has 10 chromosomes in it during prophase 1 of meiosis, then how many would be in the cell during anaphase 1 of meiosis.
- A.
2
- B.
10
- C.
20
- D.
5
Correct Answer
B. 10 -
- 12.
Centrioles is a term specific to:
- A.
Plants
- B.
Animals
- C.
Bacteria
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Animals -
- 13.
There is a very short interphase between Mitosis 1 and 2, or there often isn't one at all.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
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