#1
During which phase of meiosis do homologous chromosomes separate?
Prophase I
Metaphase I
Anaphase I
Telophase I
#2
How many daughter cells are produced at the end of meiosis?
#3
During which phase of meiosis do the chromosomes become visible under a light microscope?
Prophase I
Metaphase I
Anaphase I
Telophase I
#4
What is the term for a cell that contains only one set of chromosomes?
Diploid
Haploid
Triploid
Tetraploid
#5
What is the term for the point at which two chromatids are attached in a chromosome?
Centromere
Telomere
Chiasma
Kinetochore
#6
Which of the following events occurs during prophase I of meiosis?
Sister chromatids separate
Homologous chromosomes line up at the equator
Crossing over between homologous chromosomes
Homologous chromosomes separate
#7
What is the purpose of crossing over during meiosis?
To increase genetic variation
To ensure proper alignment of chromosomes
To produce haploid cells
To separate sister chromatids
#8
What is the term for the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes during meiosis?
Independent assortment
Somatic recombination
Crossing over
Chiasmata formation
#9
What is the significance of meiosis in sexual reproduction?
To produce genetically identical offspring
To reduce the chromosome number by half
To increase the chromosome number
To produce haploid gametes
#10
Which of the following events occurs during metaphase II of meiosis?
Homologous chromosomes line up at the equator
Sister chromatids separate
Crossing over between homologous chromosomes
Homologous chromosomes separate
#11
In which phase of meiosis do the centromeres of sister chromatids finally separate?
Anaphase I
Telophase I
Anaphase II
Telophase II
#12
What is the ploidy level of the daughter cells produced at the end of meiosis II?
Haploid
Diploid
Triploid
Tetraploid
#13
What is the main difference between anaphase I and anaphase II of meiosis?
Anaphase I separates homologous chromosomes, while anaphase II separates sister chromatids.
Anaphase I separates sister chromatids, while anaphase II separates homologous chromosomes.
Anaphase I and II are identical and do not have any differences.
Anaphase I and II both separate homologous chromosomes.
#14
Which of the following events does NOT occur during meiosis I?
Synapsis of homologous chromosomes
Separation of sister chromatids
Crossing over
Reduction of chromosome number by half
#15
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of meiosis?
Reduction division
Formation of haploid cells
Homologous chromosomes separate
Chromosome replication occurs twice