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 complete set
How many sets of chromosomes do diploid cells contain?
How many sets of chromosomes do diploid cells contain?
Two complete sets
What is the region called where chromatids remain joined together?
What is the region called where chromatids remain joined together?
Centromere
What symbol represents haploid cells?
What symbol represents haploid cells?
What symbol represents diploid cells?
What symbol represents diploid cells?
How many chromosomes does each human gamete contain?
How many chromosomes does each human gamete contain?
23 chromosomes
How many chromosomes do human somatic cells contain?
How many chromosomes do human somatic cells contain?
46 chromosomes
What are homologous pairs in diploid cells?
What are homologous pairs in diploid cells?
Similar chromosomes, one from each parent
Which cell division process maintains the diploid chromosome number?
Which cell division process maintains the diploid chromosome number?
Mitosis
Which process produces haploid gametes from diploid cells?
Which process produces haploid gametes from diploid cells?
Meiosis
How many gametes does meiosis produce from one diploid cell?
How many gametes does meiosis produce from one diploid cell?
4 gametes
Which cells are examples of haploid cells in humans?
Which cells are examples of haploid cells in humans?
Eggs and sperm cells