Meiosis

Question 1

During which phase of meiosis does crossing over of chromosomes occur?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

prophase I

Question 2

Why is meiosis important for organisms?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It allows for genetic variation among organisms.

Question 3

In his study of pea plants, Gregor Mendel used which method to produce offspring?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

cross-pollination, by using parents that had different traits

Question 4

Which best describes meiosis?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It produces male and female sex cells.

Question 5

Which best illustrates how Gregor Mendel used creativity that lead to scientific discovery?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

He used pea plants to study the patterns of heredity.

Question 6

Which process of genetic recombination involves genes from both parents?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

fertilization

Question 7

Which three processes are methods of genetic recombination?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

crossing over, independent assortment, and fertilization

Question 8

The diagram illustrates one method of genetic recombination.Which method of genetic recombination is illustrated in the diagram?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

crossing over

Question 9

Three cells undergo meiosis. How many haploid cells are produced?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

12

Question 10

Which definition correctly describes a haploid cell during meiosis?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a cell that has one complete set of chromosomes

Meiosis Answers