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Introductory Plant Biology, 9/e
Kingsley R. Stern, California State University, Chico
Meiosis and Alternation of Generations

Chapter Quiz



1

Asexual reproduction involves the production of a new individual without the formation of gametes.
A)True
B)False
2

Homologous chromosomes are the same length, and have the same amount of DNA.
A)True
B)False
3

During telophase I, chromosomes coil, and the nuclear envelope and nucleolus dissociate.
A)True
B)False
4

Meiosis II is similar to mitosis except that there is no duplication of DNA during interphase.
A)True
B)False
5

When gametes unite during fertilization, they form a haploid cell.
A)True
B)False
6

Another name for meiosis I is
A)gamete formation.
B)reduction division.
C)asexual reproduction.
D)syngamy.
7

What is the name of the process whereby homologous chromosomes break and exchange pieces with each other during prophase I?
A)crossing over
B)equational division
C)reduction division
D)none of the above
8

In which phase of meiosis I are the chromosomes aligned in pairs at the equator?
A)prophase
B)metaphase
C)telophase
D)anaphase
9

During which phase of meiosis I do whole chromosomes migrate to the poles?
A)prophase
B)telophase
C)metaphase
D)anaphase
10

As a result of meiosis, many organisms produce four haploid cells called
A)meiospores
B)vegetative spores
C)zygotes
D)sporophytes
11

Which of the following statements about meiosis is true?
A)The zygote develops into the sporophyte.
B)Four haploid cells are produced from one diploid cell.
C)Two triploid cells are produced from one diploid cell.
D)All of the above.
12

In alternation of generations, the term "generation" refers to
A)the sporophyte and gametophyte.
B)the sperm and egg.
C)triploid and tetraploid.
D)vegetative and sexual spores.
13

Another name for fertilization is
A)meiosis.
B)crossing over.
C)syngamy.
D)meiospore formation.
14

The first cell formed in any sporophyte generation is normally a
A)spore mother cell.
B)gamete.
C)spore.
D)none of the above.
15

The last stage of the gametophyte generation is the
A)gamete.
B)sporophyte.
C)zygote.
D)spore.








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