BYUI UNIT 2 GENETICS BIO 181 EXAM LATEST
2025-2026 EXAM UPDATE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Haploid - Answer-cells that contain a single set of chromosomes
diploid - Answer-cells containing 2 sets of chromosomes
homologous chromosomes - Answer-matched pairs containing the same
genes in identical locations along their lengths.
metaphase plate - Answer-An imaginary structure located at a plane
midway between the two poles of a cell in metaphase on which the
centromeres of all the duplicated chromosomes are located.
Cytokinesis - Answer-the physical separation of the cytoplasmic
components into 2 daughter cells occurs without reformation of the
nuclei
the symptonemal complex forms during what stage of meiosis? -
Answer-prophase I
, During which phase of meiosis do homologous chromosomes align at
the center of the cell and independent assortment occurs? - Answer-
metaphase I
During which phase of meiosis are sister chromatids separated? -
Answer-anaphase II
During which phase of meiosis does crossing over occur to produce
genetic diversity? - Answer-prophase I
The cleavage furrow forms and 4 haploid cells are formed. This occurs
during.... - Answer-telophase of meiosis II
what is the product of meiosis? - Answer-4 haploid cells
4 gametes are produced with with the haploid number of chromosomes.
This statement is true for.... - Answer-meiosis II only
in th animal sexual life cycles, meiosis produces gametes, and
fertilization produces what? - Answer-zygotes
In which sexual life cycle does mitosis occur immediately following
fertilization? - Answer-plant and animal
In the fungi life cycle... - Answer-meiosis occurs followed by mitosis
then followed by fertilization
2025-2026 EXAM UPDATE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Haploid - Answer-cells that contain a single set of chromosomes
diploid - Answer-cells containing 2 sets of chromosomes
homologous chromosomes - Answer-matched pairs containing the same
genes in identical locations along their lengths.
metaphase plate - Answer-An imaginary structure located at a plane
midway between the two poles of a cell in metaphase on which the
centromeres of all the duplicated chromosomes are located.
Cytokinesis - Answer-the physical separation of the cytoplasmic
components into 2 daughter cells occurs without reformation of the
nuclei
the symptonemal complex forms during what stage of meiosis? -
Answer-prophase I
, During which phase of meiosis do homologous chromosomes align at
the center of the cell and independent assortment occurs? - Answer-
metaphase I
During which phase of meiosis are sister chromatids separated? -
Answer-anaphase II
During which phase of meiosis does crossing over occur to produce
genetic diversity? - Answer-prophase I
The cleavage furrow forms and 4 haploid cells are formed. This occurs
during.... - Answer-telophase of meiosis II
what is the product of meiosis? - Answer-4 haploid cells
4 gametes are produced with with the haploid number of chromosomes.
This statement is true for.... - Answer-meiosis II only
in th animal sexual life cycles, meiosis produces gametes, and
fertilization produces what? - Answer-zygotes
In which sexual life cycle does mitosis occur immediately following
fertilization? - Answer-plant and animal
In the fungi life cycle... - Answer-meiosis occurs followed by mitosis
then followed by fertilization
