Question 1

What is the purpose of mitosis?

Accepted Answer

To create two genetically identical daughter cells.

Answer

To create four genetically unique daughter cells.

Answer

To create two genetically unique daughter cells.

Answer

To create four genetically identical daughter cells.

Question 2

In what stage of the cell cycle does mitosis occur?

Accepted Answer

M phase.

Answer

G1 phase.

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G2 phase.

Answer

S phase.

Question 3

What is the purpose of meiosis?

Accepted Answer

To create genetically diverse gametes.

Answer

To create genetically identical gametes.

Answer

To create genetically diverse somatic cells.

Answer

To create genetically identical somatic cells.

Question 4

How many rounds of cell division occur during meiosis?

Accepted Answer

Two.

Answer

Three.

Answer

Four.

Answer

One.

Question 5

What is the result of meiosis?

Accepted Answer

Four genetically diverse haploid cells.

Answer

Four genetically identical diploid cells.

Answer

Two genetically diverse diploid cells.

Answer

Two genetically identical haploid cells.

Question 6

What is the name of the process where homologous chromosomes pair up during meiosis?

Accepted Answer

Synapsis.

Answer

Crossing over.

Answer

Independent assortment.

Answer

Mitosis.

Question 7

What is the name of the division of the cytoplasm that occurs after mitosis or meiosis?

Accepted Answer

Cytokinesis.

Answer

Independent assortment.

Answer

Synapsis.

Answer

Crossing over.

Question 8

What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

Accepted Answer

Meiosis involves two rounds of cell division and results in four genetically diverse haploid cells, while mitosis involves one round of cell division and results in two genetically identical diploid cells.

Answer

Meiosis involves one round of cell division and results in two genetically diverse haploid cells, while mitosis involves two rounds of cell division and results in four genetically identical diploid cells.

Answer

Mitosis involves two rounds of cell division and results in four genetically diverse haploid cells, while meiosis involves one round of cell division and results in two genetically identical diploid cells.

Answer

There is no difference between mitosis and meiosis.

Question 9

What is the name of the process where chromosomes exchange genetic material during meiosis?

Accepted Answer

Crossing over.

Answer

Synapsis.

Answer

Cytokinesis.

Answer

Independent assortment.

Question 10

What is the name of the stage of meiosis where tetrads align at the metaphase plate?

Accepted Answer

Metaphase I.

Answer

Anaphase I.

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Prophase II.

Answer

Metaphase II.

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