Meiosis and Genetic Diversity Quiz
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Which process of cell division takes place inside the testes of males and ovaries of females to produce gametes?

  • Mitosis
  • Interphase
  • Meiosis (correct)
  • Cytokinesis

    • During which phase of meiosis does the nuclear membrane disappear, spindle fibers start to form, and chromatin condenses into chromosomes?

  • Anaphase I
  • Prophase I (correct)
  • Telophase I
  • Metaphase I

    • What is the result of the first meiotic division (Meiosis I)?

  • 2 cells with the same number of chromosomes as the mother cell
  • 1 cell with double the number of chromosomes of the mother cell
  • 4 cells with half the number of chromosomes of the mother cell (correct)
  • 8 cells with double the number of chromosomes of the mother cell

    • During which phase of meiosis do the homologous chromosomes separate and move to the opposite pole of the cell?

    <p>Anaphase I</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process in meiosis where pairing of homologous chromosomes forms tetrads and crossing over occurs?

    <p>Synapsis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the distinguishing feature of meiosis I compared to mitosis?

    <p>Two consecutive divisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which phase of meiosis does the centrosomes change into asters and chromatin condenses into chromosomes?

    <p>Prophase I</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the first meiotic division (Meiosis I)?

    <p>Reduction of chromosome number by half</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is unique to meiosis as compared to mitosis?

    <p>No DNA synthesis between divisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which phase of meiosis do the homologous chromosomes separate and move to the opposite pole of the cell?

    <p>Anaphase I</p> Signup and view all the answers

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