Quick Test on Stages of Meiosis
Write the name of the stage in each of the boxes
1.
DNA condenses, chromosomes become visible.
2.
3.
Cytoplasm divides, two smaller daughter cells are formed
Chromosomes (each with 2 chromatids) line up along the equator. (They are not in homologous pairs)
4.
Homologous chromosomes (each with 2 chromatids) pair up and form tetrad. Crossing-over occurs at
points called "chiasmata"
5.
Nuclear membrane reforms, cytoplasm divides. In total 4 haploid daughter cells are formed.
Multiple Choice Questions
1.
Which of the following is called "reduction division", because it reduces the number of chromosomes by
half.
A. Prophase II
B. Metaphase II
C. Second division of Meiosis
D. First division of Meiosis
2.
Which stage splits the two chromatids on each chromosome so that each daughter cell has one chromatid
per chromosome?
A. First division of Meiosis
B. Telophase II
C. Prophase II
D. Second division of Meiosis
3.
When do Chromosomes condense and become visible.
Nuclear membrane dissolves and spindle fibres re-appear?
A.
B.
C.
D.
4.
Homologous chromosomes (Tetrads) line up alone equator in which stage of meiosis?
A.
B.
C.
D.
5.
Anaphase II
Prophase 1
Telophase II
Prophase II
Metaphase 1
Telophase 1
Anaphase 1
Metaphase II
When do spindle fibres separate each of the homologous chromosomes to opposite sides of the cell?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Anaphase 1
Anaphase II
Prophase 1
Metaphase 1
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