Meiosis Quiz!

Group 1

100

What is meiosis?

Meiosis is the process by which a cell divides into four different daughter cells.

200

What is the end result of meiosis?

The end result of meiosis is four non-identical daughter cells (haploid gametes).

300

Explain the first phase of meiosis

• Chromosomes pair up (homologous chromosomes align).
• Genetic mixing (crossing over happens).
• Nucleus goes away (nuclear envelope breaks down).
• Spindle forms (structures to pull apart chromosomes).

Group 2

100

What is a gamete?

A Gamete is two haploid cells, which could be either a sperm cell or an egg cell.

200

How much phases are there in meiosis?

There are two phases in meiosis.

Group 3

100

What is a Zygote?

A zygote is when two gametes bond, otherwise known as a fertilized egg.

Group 4

100

What is a diploid?

A diploid is a cell that has 23 pairs of chromosomes.

200

What is meiosis?

When a single cell divides into four individual cells containing a different set of genetic information.

300

Explain the second phase of meiosis.

• Chromosomes line up: Paired homologous chromosomes align in the middle of the cell.
• Spindle fibers attach: Spindle fibers connect to the chromosomes at their centromeres.