Meiosis Worksheet

Last updated
Save as PDF

Page ID: 27653

\( \newcommand{\vecs}[1]{\overset { \scriptstyle \rightharpoonup} {\mathbf{#1}} } \) \( \newcommand{\vecd}[1]{\overset{-\!-\!\rightharpoonup}{\vphantom{a}\smash {#1}}} \)\(\newcommand{\id}{\mathrm{id}}\) \( \newcommand{\Span}{\mathrm{span}}\) \( \newcommand{\kernel}{\mathrm{null}\,}\) \( \newcommand{\range}{\mathrm{range}\,}\) \( \newcommand{\RealPart}{\mathrm{Re}}\) \( \newcommand{\ImaginaryPart}{\mathrm{Im}}\) \( \newcommand{\Argument}{\mathrm{Arg}}\) \( \newcommand{\norm}[1]{\| #1 \|}\) \( \newcommand{\inner}[2]{\langle #1, #2 \rangle}\) \( \newcommand{\Span}{\mathrm{span}}\) \(\newcommand{\id}{\mathrm{id}}\) \( \newcommand{\Span}{\mathrm{span}}\) \( \newcommand{\kernel}{\mathrm{null}\,}\) \( \newcommand{\range}{\mathrm{range}\,}\) \( \newcommand{\RealPart}{\mathrm{Re}}\) \( \newcommand{\ImaginaryPart}{\mathrm{Im}}\) \( \newcommand{\Argument}{\mathrm{Arg}}\) \( \newcommand{\norm}[1]{\| #1 \|}\) \( \newcommand{\inner}[2]{\langle #1, #2 \rangle}\) \( \newcommand{\Span}{\mathrm{span}}\)\(\newcommand{\AA}{\unicode[.8,0]{x212B}}\)

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 _______________________________

7. What is the diploid number for humans? _______ What is the haploid number? _______

8. Matching chromosomes are called _____________________________________ pairs.

9. During prophase I of meiosis, these pairs form a tetrad in a process called ______________________.

10. When homologous chromosomes exchange genes, it is called: ______________________________.

11. How many daughter cells are created at the end of meiosis I? _______ meiosis II? ______

12. During meiosis, chromosomes will split into daughter cells randomly, making each gamete unique. This is called _____________________________________________________.
13. The process by which sperm are made is called ____________________________________________.

14. The process by which eggs are made is called ______________________________________________.

15. During the creation of an oocyte, 3 additional haploid cells are created that will not be fertilized, these cells are called ________________________________________________.

Label the Phases