Biology 0610 · IGCSE

Meiosis

42 practice questions on Meiosis, with worked solutions and instant marking.

Which process includes meiosis?

Feb/March 2017

Which cells in the human body are generated through meiosis?

Feb/March 2019

Some characteristics of cell division are given below. 1 used in the formation of gametes 2 used in the replacement of cells 3 produces cells that are genetically different 4 produces cells that are genetically identical Which characteristics are involved in meiosis?

Feb/March 2020

Which statement gives the correct description of the role of meiosis?

Feb/March 2020

The statements below refer to cell division by mitosis or meiosis in humans. 1 It creates cells that vary from one another. 2 It creates cells that are diploid. 3 It creates cells that are haploid. 4 It includes reduction division. Which statements refer to meiosis?

Feb/March 2023

Cells arise when existing cells divide. Four different cells are shown below. Which cell is formed by meiosis?

May/June 2016

How does the chromosome number change after meiosis and after mitosis?

May/June 2016

The diagram illustrates four cells. Which cell is formed by meiosis?

May/June 2017

The table gives the diploid chromosome count for four organisms. fruit fly 8 human 46 potato 48 garden pea 14 What is the correct chromosome number in a male sex cell for each of these organisms?

May/June 2017

Which row accurately indicates whether the cells’ nuclei are diploid or haploid?

May/June 2017

Meiosis in a parent cell that has 23 pairs of chromosomes will produce

May/June 2017

What kind of cell is formed by meiosis?

May/June 2018

The diagrams illustrate the male and female reproductive organs in humans. In which part does meiosis occur?

May/June 2018

Several characteristics of cell division are given. Which of these characteristics are associated with meiosis?

May/June 2018

Cell X has 16 chromosomes. It undergoes meiosis. How many chromosomes does each of the resulting cells have?

May/June 2018

A rabbit contains $44$ chromosomes in each body cell. Which row gives the correct description of the gamete cells?

May/June 2019

What is produced as a result of meiosis?

May/June 2019

Mice have a diploid chromosome number of 40. How many chromosomes will be present in a mouse cell produced by meiosis?

May/June 2019

Finish Table 4.1 by stating the level of organisation for each structure.

May/June 2019

Which statement concerning meiosis is correct?

May/June 2021

What occurs during meiosis?

May/June 2021

Pangolins are mammals. In one pangolin species, each body cell contains $40$ chromosomes. How many chromosomes would a sperm cell from this species of pangolin contain?

May/June 2022

Prior to meiosis, a cell contains 24 chromosomes. How many chromosomes will be present in each cell produced by meiosis?

May/June 2022

Which statements about meiosis are correct?

May/June 2024

Which row gives the description of the cells formed by meiosis, and a function of this kind of nuclear division?

Oct/Nov 2016

Which of the following is not a function of meiosis?

Oct/Nov 2016

What is one role of meiosis?

Oct/Nov 2016

What occurs during meiosis?

Oct/Nov 2016

If a donkey is crossed with a zebra, the offspring is a zebronkey. Zebronkeys cannot produce offspring. Which statement is correct?

Oct/Nov 2017

The diagram represents a cell from an organism at the conclusion of meiosis. What is the diploid number of the cells in this organism?

Oct/Nov 2017

Which cells in the human body are made by meiosis?

Oct/Nov 2018

Which aspect of meiosis causes the zygote to be diploid?

Oct/Nov 2018

The Indian muntjac deer, Muntiacus muntjak, is known as the mammal with the fewest chromosomes.

Oct/Nov 2018

Select the statements that are correct about meiosis.

Oct/Nov 2019

Donkeys and zebras belong to different species. They are able to mate and produce an animal known as a zedonk. Zedonks cannot reproduce. Which statement is correct?

Oct/Nov 2019

Which statement best describes human cells produced by meiosis?

Oct/Nov 2019

Table 2.1 shows several descriptions of meiosis and mitosis. Complete Table 2.1 by putting a tick (✓) in every box that is correct.

Oct/Nov 2019

Which row gives the results of meiosis?

Oct/Nov 2022

What happens to the chromosome number when a cell undergoes meiosis?

Oct/Nov 2022

Which of these statements about meiosis are correct?

Oct/Nov 2024

Which statement explains the effect of meiosis on chromosome number?

Oct/Nov 2025

Four characteristics of cell division are listed. Which of these characteristics are linked to meiosis?

Oct/Nov 2025