Haploid and Diploid Cells (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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How many sets of chromosomes do haploid cells contain?
How many sets of chromosomes do haploid cells contain?
One set
How many complete sets of chromosomes do diploid cells contain?
How many complete sets of chromosomes do diploid cells contain?
Two sets
What symbol is used to represent haploid cells?
What symbol is used to represent haploid cells?
What symbol is used to represent diploid cells?
What symbol is used to represent diploid cells?
What is the region called where chromatids remain joined together?
What is the region called where chromatids remain joined together?
Centromere
Which of the following are examples of haploid cells in humans?
Which of the following are examples of haploid cells in humans?
Gametes (eggs and sperm)
Which type of cells are somatic cells in humans?
Which type of cells are somatic cells in humans?
Diploid cells
How many chromosomes does each human gamete contain?
How many chromosomes does each human gamete contain?
23
How many chromosomes does each human somatic cell contain?
How many chromosomes does each human somatic cell contain?
46
What makes up each homologous pair in diploid cells?
What makes up each homologous pair in diploid cells?
One maternal & one paternal chromosome
What type of cells does mitosis produce from diploid cells?
What type of cells does mitosis produce from diploid cells?
Diploid cells
How many gametes does meiosis produce from one diploid cell?
How many gametes does meiosis produce from one diploid cell?
4 gametes