Open Question
Fill in the blanks: At the end of meiosis, each cell has ________ chromosomes and they are genetically ________ from the original cell.
27. The Reproductive System
Meiosis
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Meiosis
- Multiple ChoiceThe __________ develop into the female duct system.
- Multiple Choice__________ acts upon the __________ to encourage the release of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH).
- Multiple Choice
A daughter cell is created by meiosis I and the first round of cytokinesis. This daughter cell is just beginning meiosis II. Which of the following is an appropriate description of this daughter cell's genetic contents?
- Multiple ChoiceMeiosis results in __________.
- Open Question
Match the specific phase of meiosis with the correct description.
________Prophase I
________Metaphase I
________Anaphase I
________ Telophase I
________Prophase II
________Metaphase II
________Anaphase II
________ Telophase II
a. Homologous chromosomes arrive at opposite poles.
b. Homologous chromosomes line up.
c. Chromosomes line up at the equator.
d. Independent assortment occurs.
e. Separated sister chromatids arrive at opposite poles.
f. Sister chromatids remain condensed.
g. Crossing over occurs.
h. Sister chromatids pull apart.
- Multiple Choice__________ stimulates the anterior pituitary to release follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH).
- Multiple Choice
In Meiosis II, ________ cells are divided into 4 ___________ daughter cells.
- Multiple Choice
During which of the following stages of meiosis do homologous chromosomes pair up and align along the metaphase plate of the cell?
- Multiple Choice
Which of the following steps must occur before Meiosis I in germ cells?
- Multiple ChoiceDuring anaphase I, what structures separate and move to opposite poles of the cell?
- Multiple ChoiceWhich male structure is homologous to the female's clitoris?
- Multiple Choice
During which of the following processes does independent assortment of chromosomes occur?
- Open Question
The second meiotic division is very similar to mitosis. How would you explain the differences between the first meiotic division and mitosis?
- Open QuestionRelative to differences between mitosis and meiosis, choose the statements that apply only to events of meiosis.a. tetrads present,b. produces two daughter cells,c. produces four daughter cells,d. occurs throughout life,e. reduces the chromosomal number by half,f. synapsis and crossing over of homologues occur.