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