Meiosis Practice Questions
Question 1
Q1. Knowledge Recall (1 mark)
What is the purpose of meiosis?
Question 2
Q2. Application (2 marks)
Explain why meiosis is essential for sexual reproduction.
Question 3
Q3. Knowledge Recall (2 marks)
Name the stages of meiosis in order.
Question 4
Q4. Data Analysis (3 marks)
A cell has 10 chromosomes in mitosis. How many chromosomes will be in each of the daughter cells after meiosis?
Question 5
Q5. Knowledge Recall (1 mark)
What is crossing over?
Question 6
Q6. Calculation (2 marks)
A human cell has 46 chromosomes. Calculate the number of chromosomes in a human egg cell.
Question 7
Q7. Application (3 marks)
Why is independent assortment of chromosomes significant in gamete formation?
Question 8
Q8. Data Interpretation (4 marks)
The diagram shows a karyotype of a human cell.
[Diagram of a karyotype with 46 chromosomes, including 2 X chromosomes]
- How many chromosomes are present in the cell? (1)
- What is the sex of the individual? (1)
- Explain how you can tell from the karyotype. (2)
Question 9
Q9. Knowledge Recall (1 mark)
What is the difference between haploid and diploid cells?
Question 10
Q10. Application (3 marks)
Explain how nondisjunction can lead to genetic disorders such as Down syndrome.