Question 1

During ____,microtubules fasten the cell's chromosomes to the spindle poles.

Accepted Answer

A)   prophase I
B)   anaphase II
C)   metaphase I
D)   metaphase II
E)   telophase I

Question 2

In both mitosis and meiosis II,____________.

Accepted Answer

A)   the cells double in number, and the chromosomes in product cells also double in number
B)   the cells quadruple in number, and the chromosomes are reduced by half in each cell
C)   the cells double in number, and the number of chromosomes in each cell remains the same
D)   the cells quadruple in number, and the number of chromosomes in each cell remains the same
E)   the cells double in number, and the chromosomes are reduced by half in each cell

Question 3

If a child more strongly resembles one parent's physical traits than the other parent's,the explanation could be due to chromosome movements during ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)   anaphase II
B)   metaphase II
C)   prophase II
D)   prophase I
E)   telophase I

Question 4

Some of the stages of meiosis are listed below. For the following statements, select the best choice of these stages.
-New genetic combinations are present after this stage.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

The process of chromosome segregation begins at which phase?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

The essence of meiosis is that __________________________________.

Accepted Answer

A)   one gamete receives the maternal chromosomes, and the other gamete receives the paternal chromosomes
B)   diploid gametes are formed
C)   gametes are formed after one cell division
D)   diploid spores are formed
E)   haploid gametes are formed

Question 7

Match the term to the correct description.
-A new nuclear envelope forms around each set of chromosomes,so four haploid (n) nuclei form.

Accepted Answer

A)  Prophase II
B)  Metaphase I
C)  Telophase II
D)  Meiosis II

Question 8

Some of the stages of meiosis are listed below. For the following statements, select the best choice of these stages.
-During this stage,the sister chromatids begin to separate.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Figure 12.5
 
-The accompanying figure illustrates ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   anaphase I
B)   metaphase I
C)   metaphase II
D)   crossing over
E)   migration

Question 10

Duplicated chromosomes linked together at their centromeres at the beginning of meiosis are appropriately called what kind of chromatids?

Accepted Answer

A)   Mother
B)   Parallel
C)   Sister
D)   Homogenous
E)   Haploid

Question 11

Gamete formation results in __________________________.

Accepted Answer

A)   offspring that are genetic clones of the parent
B)   the pairing of homologous chromosomes
C)   offspring that are genetically distinct from each other
D)   the fusion of gametes.
E)   asexual reproduction

Question 12

Many of the molecules that actively maintain the integrity of a cell's chromosomes,particularly during DNA replication and mitosis,are involved in crossing over during ____ of meiosis.

Accepted Answer

A)   prophase II
B)   prophase I
C)   metaphase II
D)   metaphase I
E)   telophase II

Question 13

Some of the stages of meiosis are listed below. For the following statements, select the best choice of these stages.
-During this phase,homologues separate.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Homologous chromosomes become attached to either ____ in prophase I.

Accepted Answer

A)   sister
B)   spindle pole
C)   nucleus
D)   chromosome
E)   chromatid

Question 15

Match the term to the correct description.
-This process is most similar to mitosis.

Accepted Answer

A)  Prophase II
B)  Metaphase I
C)  Telophase II
D)  Meiosis II

Question 16

Chromatids are ____________________.

Accepted Answer

A)   attached at the centriole.
B)   a pair of chromosomes, one from the mother and one from the father
C)   attached to the nuclear envelope
D)   identical before and after crossing over occurs.
E)   identical until crossing over occurs

Question 17

Crossing over is facilitated by a ____ orientation between homologous chromosomes.

Accepted Answer

A)   tightly angled
B)   separated, perpendicular
C)   tight, perpendicular
D)   separated, parallel
E)   tight, parallel

Question 18

Genetic diversity arises as a consequence of ________,which produce(s) different alleles of a gene.

Accepted Answer

A)   crossing over
B)   chromosome segregation
C)   gene swapping
D)   gene splicing
E)   mutations

Question 19

Some of the stages of meiosis are listed below. For the following statements, select the best choice of these stages.
-By the end of this phase,a nuclear envelope forms around each set of haploid chromosomes.

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 12: Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction

Some of the stages of meiosis are listed below. For the following statements, select the best choice of these stages. -New genetic combinations are present after this stage.

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Homologous chromosomes become attached to either ____ in prophase I.

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Some of the stages of meiosis are listed below. For the following statements, select the best choice of these stages. -By the end of this phase,a nuclear envelope forms around each set of haploid chromosomes.

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Crossing over is facilitated by a ____ orientation between homologous chromosomes.

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Gamete formation results in __________________________.

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In both mitosis and meiosis II,____________.

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Duplicated chromosomes linked together at their centromeres at the beginning of meiosis are appropriately called what kind of chromatids?

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Figure 12.5 -The accompanying figure illustrates ____.

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Genetic diversity arises as a consequence of ________,which produce(s) different alleles of a gene.

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Some of the stages of meiosis are listed below. For the following statements, select the best choice of these stages. -During this stage,the sister chromatids begin to separate.

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During ____,microtubules fasten the cell's chromosomes to the spindle poles.

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Many of the molecules that actively maintain the integrity of a cell's chromosomes,particularly during DNA replication and mitosis,are involved in crossing over during ____ of meiosis.

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If a child more strongly resembles one parent's physical traits than the other parent's,the explanation could be due to chromosome movements during ________________.

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Chromatids are ____________________.

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Match the term to the correct description. -A new nuclear envelope forms around each set of chromosomes,so four haploid (n) nuclei form.

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Match the term to the correct description. -This process is most similar to mitosis.

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The essence of meiosis is that __________________________________.

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Some of the stages of meiosis are listed below. For the following statements, select the best choice of these stages. -During this phase,homologues separate.

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The process of chromosome segregation begins at which phase?

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Exam 12: Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction

Some of the stages of meiosis are listed below. For the following statements, select the best choice of these stages. -New genetic combinations are present after this stage.

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Homologous chromosomes become attached to either ____ in prophase I.

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Some of the stages of meiosis are listed below. For the following statements, select the best choice of these stages. -By the end of this phase,a nuclear envelope forms around each set of haploid chromosomes.

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Crossing over is facilitated by a ____ orientation between homologous chromosomes.

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Gamete formation results in __________________________.

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In both mitosis and meiosis II,____________.

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Duplicated chromosomes linked together at their centromeres at the beginning of meiosis are appropriately called what kind of chromatids?

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Figure 12.5 -The accompanying figure illustrates ____.

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Genetic diversity arises as a consequence of ________,which produce(s) different alleles of a gene.

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Some of the stages of meiosis are listed below. For the following statements, select the best choice of these stages. -During this stage,the sister chromatids begin to separate.

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During ____,microtubules fasten the cell's chromosomes to the spindle poles.

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Many of the molecules that actively maintain the integrity of a cell's chromosomes,particularly during DNA replication and mitosis,are involved in crossing over during ____ of meiosis.

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If a child more strongly resembles one parent's physical traits than the other parent's,the explanation could be due to chromosome movements during ________________.

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Chromatids are ____________________.

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Match the term to the correct description. -A new nuclear envelope forms around each set of chromosomes,so four haploid (n) nuclei form.

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Match the term to the correct description. -This process is most similar to mitosis.

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The essence of meiosis is that __________________________________.

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Some of the stages of meiosis are listed below. For the following statements, select the best choice of these stages. -During this phase,homologues separate.

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The process of chromosome segregation begins at which phase?

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