12 Questions
Which enzyme breaks down carbohydrates into simple sugars during digestion?
Amylase
Where does the majority of nutrient absorption take place in the digestive system?
Small intestine
What is the function of bile in the digestion process?
Emulsify fats
Which enzyme breaks down proteins in the stomach?
Pepsin
Where is bile produced in the body?
Liver
Which of the following is not a digestive enzyme?
Insulin
What is the result of meiosis in terms of the number of chromosomes?
Haploid cells
During which phase of meiosis do homologous chromosomes pair up and exchange genetic material?
Prophase II
How many cell divisions occur during meiosis?
2
What is the purpose of mitosis in the cell cycle?
To produce two identical daughter cells
Which organelle is responsible for organizing and separating the chromosomes during mitosis?
Centrioles
What is the correct order of the phases of mitosis?
Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase
Test your knowledge of meiosis, a crucial process in cell division, and learn about its different phases and outcomes. This quiz covers the basics of meiosis, including the pairing of homologous chromosomes, the number of divisions, and the resulting chromosome number.
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