Chapter 12 Meiosis and Alternation of Generation

Chapter 12 Meiosis and Alternation of Generation

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Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT a part of sexual reproduction?
   A.zygote
   B. meiosis
   C. mitosis
   D. vegetative spores
   E. fusion of egg and sperm

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2. Which of the following statements about mitosis is NOT true?
   A. Mitosis can result in the production of cells for sexual reproduction
   B.  Mitosis can produce gametes.
   C.  Mitosis can result in asexual reproduction
   D.  Mitosis can only lead to growth and development of the individual.
   E.  Mitosis can produce genetic mutations.

3. In flowering plants, sexual reproduction leads to the production of ______________, the offspring for the next generation.
   A. genetically identical plants
   B.  seed
   C.  flowers
   D.  bulbs and corms
   E.  new shoots

4. Sets of chromosomes that are morphologically similar, but potentially carry different versions of each gene are referred to as ______________.
   A. chromatids
   B.  centromeres
   C.  homologues
   D.  spindle fiber elements
   E.  gene pairs

5. In which phase of meiosis does crossing-over occur?
   A.prophase I
   B. prophase II
   C. metaphase I
   D. metaphase II
   E. anaphase II