Meiosis Mastery QuizOnline version Test your knowledge of meiosis with these challenging questions! by Malena Ortiz 1 What is the primary purpose of meiosis? a To produce gametes for sexual reproduction. b c d 2 How many rounds of division occur in meiosis? a Four rounds of division. b One round of division. c Three rounds of division. d Two rounds of division. 3 What is the term for the exchange of genetic material during meiosis? a Mutation. b Replication. c Crossing over. d Segregation. 4 During which phase does crossing over occur? a Metaphase II. b Prophase I. c Anaphase I. d Telophase II. 5 What type of cells are produced at the end of meiosis? a Diploid somatic cells. b Triploid cells. c Tetraploid cells. d Haploid gametes. 6 What is the result of meiosis in terms of chromosome number? a Halves the chromosome number. b Doubles the chromosome number. c Keeps the chromosome number the same. d Increases the chromosome number by one. 7 What is the name of the first division in meiosis? a Meiosis I. b Meiosis II. c Mitosis II. d Mitosis I. 8 What is the significance of independent assortment in meiosis? a It ensures identical cells. b It increases genetic variation. c It decreases genetic variation. d It repairs DNA. 9 What is formed at the end of meiosis II? a Eight haploid cells. b One diploid cell. c Four haploid cells. d Two diploid cells. 10 Which process occurs during anaphase I of meiosis? a DNA is replicated. b Sister chromatids are separated. c Crossing over occurs. d Homologous chromosomes are separated.
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