Meiosis Mastery QuizOnline version Test your knowledge on meiosis with this engaging quiz game! by Pepe Rivas Nodal 1 What is the primary purpose of meiosis? a To repair tissue. b To create identical cells. c To produce energy. d To produce gametes for sexual reproduction. 2 How many rounds of division occur in meiosis? a Two rounds of division. b Four rounds of division. c One round of division. d Three rounds of division. 3 What is the result of meiosis in terms of chromosome number? a Two diploid cells. b Four haploid cells. c Four diploid cells. d One diploid cell. 4 During which phase does crossing over occur? a Prophase I. b Metaphase II. c Telophase II. d Anaphase I. 5 What is a tetrad? a A single chromatid. b A pair of homologous chromosomes. c A group of four chromatids formed during meiosis. d A type of gamete. 6 What is the significance of independent assortment? a It increases genetic variation. b It decreases mutation rates. c It ensures identical offspring. d It prevents chromosome duplication. 7 What type of cells undergo meiosis? a All body cells. b Germ cells. c Somatic cells. d Stem cells. 8 What is the end product of meiosis in humans? a Muscle cells. b Blood cells. c Sperm and egg cells. d Nerve cells. 9 What is the term for the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes? a Mutation. b Crossing over. c Segregation. d Replication. 10 In which phase do homologous chromosomes separate? a Anaphase I. b Prophase II. c Metaphase I. d Telophase I.
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