Meiosis Worksheet

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Meiosis Phases
Name of Phase Description Sketch
- spindle forms
Prophase I - homologous chromosomes pair up
- crossing over occurs (2n = 6)
-chromosomes line up along the equatorial

plate in pairs.
- homologous chromosomes remain paired.
Metaphase I -spindle microtubules attach to the
kinetochores on each centromere.
- orientation of each pair of chromosomes is
random and independent of the other pairs
-spindle microtubules contract, pulling the 2

members of each homologous pair to
opposite poles of the cell.
Anaphase I -when the spindle fibers have fully
contracted, each pole has one complete set
of duplicated chromosomes
2n=6
-a nuclear membrane reforms around each

set of duplicated chromosomes
Telophase I -cytokinesis divides the original cell into 2
haploid, non-identical, daughter cells
-2n=6
-in each daughter cell, the nuclear

Prophase II membrane breaks down,
-and a new spindle forms
-chromosomes line up along the equatorial

plate
Metaphase II -spindle microtubules attach to the
kinetochores on each centromere
- centromeres split and each former

chromosome becomes 2 separate
chromosomes
Anaphase II - spindle microtubules contract pulling the 2
members of each pair of chromosomes (that
were formerly sister chromatids) to opposite
poles of the cell
- nuclear envelope reforms around the 4
sets of daughter chromosomes
Telophase II -chromosomes uncoil
(and cytokinesis) - cytokinesis divides the 2 daughter cells
into 4, genetically unique, haploid cells
1. A cell with two pairs of each set of chromosomes is called a [ diploid / haploid ] cell.
These cells are typically found throughout the body tissues and are called [ germ / somatic ] cells.
2. A cell with only one set of chromosomes is called [ diploid / haploid ] cell.
These types of cells are found in the reproductive organs and are called [ germ / somatic ] cells.
3. Sperm and egg cells are called [ gametes / zygotes ]. A fertilized egg is a [ gamete / zygote ].
4. A type of cell division that results in diploid cells: [ meiosis / mitosis ]
5. A type of cell division that results in haploid cells. [ meiosis / mitosis ]
6. When a sperm and egg combine, it is called Zygote.

7. What is the diploid number for humans? 2n What is the haploid number? 1n
8. Matching chromosomes are called homologous pairs.
9. During prophase I of meiosis, these pairs form a tetrad in a process called _____synapsis__.
10. When homologous chromosomes exchange genes, it is called: crossing over.
11. How many daughter cells are created at the end of meiosis I?4 meiosis II?4
12. During meiosis, chromosomes will split into daughter cells randomly, making each gamete unique. This is
called haploid cells.
13. The process by which sperm are made is called spermatogenesis.
14. The process by which eggs are made is called Oogenesis.
15. During the creation of an oocyte, 3 additional haploid cells are created that will not be fertilized, these cells
are called polar bodies.
16. A fertilized egg is called a zygote.
17. Label the Phases
Prophase I Metaphase I Anaphase I Telophase I

Prophase II Metaphase II Anaphase II Telophase II
18. Indicate whether the characteristic applies to mitosis, meiosis, or both, by checking the box.
Mitosis Meiosis
Pairing of homologous chromosomes occur
Two divisions
Two daughter cells produced
Chromosome number is halved
Involves duplication of chromosomes
Crossing over occurs
Associated with growth and asexual reproduction
Associated with sexual reproduction
Produces gametes
Associated with cancer

Produces identical daughter cells
Recombination occurs
Occurs in plants and animals
Four daughter cells are produced
19. What are the key events in Meiosis I?
- chromosomes in a diploid cell resegregate, producing four haploid daughter cells.

- DNA replication precedes the start of meiosis I.
- During prophase I, homologous chromosomes pair and form synapses, a step unique to meiosis.
20. In what two ways does meiosis produce genetic variation?
Meiosis is important for creating genetic variation in a species in two ways:

1. independent assortment
2. crossing over (recombination)

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Name of Phase Description Sketch

-chromosomes line up along the equatorial

-spindle microtubules contract, pulling the 2

-a nuclear membrane reforms around each

-in each daughter cell, the nuclear

-chromosomes line up along the equatorial

- centromeres split and each former

6. When a sperm and egg combine, it is called Zygote.

17. Label the Phases

Prophase I Metaphase I Anaphase I Telophase I

Pairing of homologous chromosomes occur

Two daughter cells produced

Chromosome number is halved

Involves duplication of chromosomes

Crossing over occurs

Associated with growth and asexual reproduction

Associated with sexual reproduction

Associated with cancer

Occurs in plants and animals

Four daughter cells are produced

19. What are the key events in Meiosis I?

- chromosomes in a diploid cell resegregate, producing four haploid daughter cells.

20. In what two ways does meiosis produce genetic variation?

Meiosis is important for creating genetic variation in a species in two ways:

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