Period 6
1. What is a homologous pair?
A. Same size chromosomes, from same parent
B. Different size chromosomes, from different parent
C. Same size chromosome, from different parent
D. Different size chromosome, from same parent
2. What is a diploid cell?
a. One chromosome in a nucleus
b. Two chromosomes in a nucleus
c. One homologous pair in a nucleus
d. Two homologous pairs in a nucleus
3. What is the end result of Meiosis?
a. Two genetically unique diploid cells
b. Two genetically identical haploid cells
c. Four genetically unique diploid cells
d. Four genetically unique haploid cells
4. What phase of Mitosis do the chromosomes line up on the cell’s equator?
a. Telophase
b. Metaphase
c. Interphase
d. Prophase
5. What is Binary Fission?
a. Reproduction of a single celled organism divided into 2 equal parts.
b. Division cell that results in two genetically identical daughter cells
c. Division of cell that results 4 genetically unique daughter cells.
6. What chromosome pair distinguishes sex?
a. 1
b. 12
c. 20
d. 23
7. Which set of chromosomes causes Down syndrome?
a. 1
b. 12
c. 21
d. 23
8. What is monosomy?
a. Having an extra chromosome
b. Missing a chromosome
c. Having the wrong chromosome
d. Having four copies of one chromosome
9.
What is something that could happen in meiosis that causes Turner’s Syndrome
a. A gamete contributes one chromosome too many
b. A gamete doesn’t contribute enough chromosomes
c. A gamete that doesn’t have enough chromosomes paired up with a normal gamete.