MEIOSIS STUDY GUIDE
NAME:_________________________________________________________ PERIOD:___ DATE:________
Directions: Refer to the pictures below to answer questions #1-5 regarding Meiosis I.
Directions: Refer to the pictures below to answer questions #6-10 regarding Meiosis II.
Directions: Refer to the picture below to answer questions 11 and 12.
11. Name and describe what is happening in the picture.
12. Which stage does this happen in?
Directions: Answer each question below using your book and your notes to help
you if necessary.
13. What is meiosis?
14. What is the process by which sperm are produced in males?
15. Where does spermatogenesis occur?
16. How many sperm are created at the end of spermatogenesis and are they
haploid or diploid cells?
17. What is the process by which ova are produced in females?
18. Where does oogenesis occur?
19. How many eggs, or ova (plural of ovum), are created at the end of oogenesis?
Directions: Put the stages of Meiosis I and II in order (write the correct letter in each
blank). Also write down the name of the specific stage in the blank provided.
Meiosis I:
Meiosis II:
20._____ Stage:____________________
24. _____ Stage:____________________
21._____ Stage:____________________
25. _____ Stage:____________________
22. _____ Stage:____________________
26. _____ Stage:____________________
23. _____ Stage:____________________
27._____ Stage:____________________
Note: Cut out the pictures and arranging them on your desk! Then keep the pictures
to study for the test. It would probably be best if you staple in the corner after you
have cut them out so you have a “flip book” to study stage by stage!
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28. When does DNA replication occur?
29. What is an advantage of sexual reproduction?
30. What is an advantage of asexual reproduction?
31. What is the difference between asexual reproduction and sexual
reproduction?
In the space provided, write the letter of the description that best matches
the term or phrase.
_________ 32. Meiosis
_________ 33. Prophase I
_________ 34. Crossing-Over
_________ 35. Telephase II
_________ 36. Oogenesis
A. chromosomes become
visible
B. results in one egg cell and
3 polar bodies
C. results in 4 haploid cells
D. halves the number of
chromosomes and results
in gametes or spores
E. results in exchange of
chromatid portions
between homologous
chromosomes