Unit 6 - Inheritance

Question 1

The two types of cell division are called

Answer 1

Meiosis

Mitosis

Question 2

Name the four phases of Mitosis

Answer 2

Prophase
Metaphase
Anaphase
Telophase

Question 3

What is the reason for meiosis?

Answer 3

Sexual Reproduction in plants and animals

Question 4

In animals, where does meiosis occur?

Answer 4

Sperm & egg production

Question 5

How many pairs of chromosomes does a human have?

Answer 5

23

Question 6

When tetrad pairs “cross over” this is also called

Answer 6

Synapsis

Question 7

What is the benefit of this crossing over?

Answer 7

Ensures that offspring receive a different genetic make up than either of their parents

Question 8

Mature tree is also called a sporophyte; T/F

Answer 8

TRUE

Question 9

Strawberries use asexual reproduction; T/F

Answer 9

TRUE

Question 10

A stamen is a male gametophyte; T/F

Answer 10

TRUE