12 Questions
What is the main reason why meiosis II is considered a reductional stage?
Due to homologous pairing of chromosomes separated during anaphase II
Which of the following accurately describes nondisjunction during meiosis?
Chromosomes fail to separate during anaphase I or anaphase II
Which stage of cell division results in the halving of chromosomes?
Meiosis I
Which cell structure has the most cytoplasm among gametes or sex cells?
Egg
How many ootids are formed after oogenesis?
1
Which statement about chromosomes is NOT correct?
The diploid number of chromosomes in humans is 23 pairs.
In meiosis, what is the role of spindle formation?
Ensuring chromosome movement
What is the key difference in the pairing of chromosomes between meiosis I and meiosis II?
The pairing occurs in meiosis I but not in meiosis II
Which process specifically produces mature eggs in humans?
Gametogenesis
What is the starting cell of oogenesis?
Oogonium
Where does gametogenesis occur in animals?
Gonads
What occurs after primary spermatocytes have undergone meiosis I?
They undergo cytokinesis
Test your knowledge on the difference between meiosis I and meiosis II, as well as the process of restoring the diploid condition in the next generation. Choose the correct answers by writing the corresponding letters on a separate sheet of paper.
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