Meiosis Review Worksheet
Part 1: VOCABULARY: Answer the following question using the best vocabulary word.
1) A cell with two of each kind of chromosome is called a(n) __________________ cell.
2) A cell with one of each kind of chromosome is a(n) ________________________ cell.
3) _______________________ are sperm or egg cells.
4) ___________________________ chromosomes have genes for the same traits in the same
order on both chromosomes.
5) Parent cells make gametes in a process called ____________________.
6) When non-sister chromatids exchange genes, it is called
____________________________________.
7) All cells, other than sperm or egg cells are
called________________________________________.
8) ______and______ are sex chromosomes and determine gender.
9) Of the 23 pairs of chromosomes, chromosomes 1-22 are _________________ and do not
affect gender.
Part 2: SHORT ANSWER: Answer the following questions in a clear and concise manner.
1) What is the diploid number of chromosomes in humans?________________
2) What is the haploid number of chromosomes in humans?________________
3) Would egg and/or sperm cells be considered haploid or diploid? __________________
4) Would somatic cells (skin, hair, muscle cells, etc.) be considered haploid or diploid?
_____________
5) During which phase does the process of crossing over
occur?____________________________________________
6) How many daughter cells are created at the end of meiosis I?________
7) a) How many daughter cells are created at the end of meiosis II?________
b) Are these cells considered haploid or diploid?_____________
8) In humans, how many chromosomes are present in each cell at the end of meiosis
I?_____________
9) In humans, how many chromosomes are present in each cell at the end of meiosis
II?_____________
10) How are two siblings from the same parents look so different? Explain.
