Meiosis Mitosis Exam 1649276677302 SC

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Cell Division Exam
1. The diagram below shows a process that can occur 4. The results of a genetic process are represented in the
during meiosis. diagram below.
The most likely result of this process is
A) a new combination of inheritable traits that can
Which process most likely produced these results?
appear in the offspring
B) an inability to pass either of these chromosomes A) chromosomal mutation during mitosis
on to offspring B) nondisjunction during meiosis
C) a loss of genetic information that will produce a C) independent assortment during mitosis
genetic disorder in the offspring D) crossing-over during meiosis
D) an increase in the chromosome number of the
organism in which this process occurs
2. During meiosis, crossing-over (gene exchange
between chromosomes) may occur. Crossing-over
usually results in
A) overproduction of gametes
B) fertilization and development
C) the formation of identical offspring
D) variation within the species
3. The diagram below represents a change in
composition of homologous chromosomes during
synapsis.
This change is most likely the result of the process of
A) nondisjunction B) gene linkage
C) crossing-over D) polyploidy
5. The diagram below represents a technique used to produce carrots.
Which reproductive process determines the traits present in the cluster of cells?
A) meiosis B) mitosis C) fertilization D) differentiation
6. Which diagram correctly represents a step in the normal process of human reproduction?
A) B)
C) D)
7. The diagram below represents structures found in a 8. Some cells involved in the process of reproduction are
human female. represented in the diagram below
The process of meiosis formed
A) cell 1, only B) cells 1 and 2
C) cell 3, only D) cells 2 and 3
9. Which cell process occurs only in organisms that
reproduce sexually?
A) mutation B) replication
Which process results in the formation of structure X? C) meiosis D) mitosis
A) mitosis B) meiosis
C) recombination D) cloning
10. The process of mitotic cell division normally results 16. Asexual reproduction produces offspring that each
in the production of contain
A) four cells with half the number of chromosomes A) genetic information from one parent
as the parent cell B) genetic information from two parents
B) two cells with the same number of C) less genetic information than either parent
chromosomes as the parent cell D) a unique combination of genetic information
C) two cells with only one chromosome from each
17. Offspring that result from fertilization each have
set of homologous chromosomes
D) one cell with a replicated set of homologous A) twice as many chromosomes as their parents
chromosomes B) one-half as many chromosomes as their parents
11. Centrioles are cell structures involved primarily in C) gene combinations different from those of
either parent
A) cell division D) gene combinations identical to those of each
B) storage of fats parent
C) enzyme production
18. The diagram below represents a process that occurs
D) cellular respiration during human reproduction.
12. Structures that hold chromatids together in
double-stranded chromosomes are known as
A) centrioles B) centromeres
C) polar bodies D) spindle fibers
13. Which statement is true of both mitosis and meiosis?
A) Both are involved in asexual reproduction.
The process represented by the arrow will ensure
B) Both occur only in reproductive cells.
that the
C) The number of chromosomes is reduced by
half. A) fertilized egg contains a complete set of genetic
D) DNA replication occurs before the division of information
the nucleus. B) sperm cells and egg cells each contain a
complete set of genetic information
14. Which reproductive structure is correctly paired with
C) fertilized egg contains half of the genetic
its function?
information
A) uterus—usual site of fertilization D) sperm cells and egg cells each contain half of
B) testis—usual location for egg development the genetic information
C) ovary—delivers nutrients to the embryo
D) sperm—transports genetic material
15. Which sequence best represents sexual
reproduction?
A) mitosis ® gametes ® zygote ® fertilization
B) gametes ® meiosis ® mitosis ® fertilization
C) fertilization ® gametes ® meiosis ® zygote
D) meiosis ® gametes ® fertilization ® zygote
19. The species chromosome number of orangutans is
48. Which diagram represents normal fertilization in
orangutans?
A) B)
C) D)

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