8

35) If a sperm cell has 6 chromosomes, it comes from an animal whose somatic  
       cells have ___ chromosomes. 
 A) 

6 

 B) 

10 

 C) 

12 

 D) 

18 

 E) 

24 

 
36) The haploid number of chromosomes for humans is 
 *A) 

23 

 B) 

24 

 C) 

26 

 D) 

46 

 E) 

48 

 
37) Which represents the correct sequence of stages in the cell cycle? 
          A) G1, G2, S, M 
 

B) G1, G2, M, S 

C) M, S, G1, G2 

D) G1, S, G2, M 

E) G1, M, G2, S 

 
38) Which of the following is TRUE regarding the genetic information in the cells  
       of your body? 
 

A) Different kinds of body cells contain different genetic information. 

B) Each type of body cell contains only the genetic information it needs to  

     be that type of cell. 

C) The genetic information in almost all of your body cells is identical. 

D) The genetic information in your body cells changes in a predictable  

      manner as you grow and develop. 

E) The genetic information is stored in the sequence of amino acids in proteins 

      
39) What is the importance of crossing over in meiosis? 
           A) It provides extra genetic material for the daughter cells 
 

B) It produces proteins necessary for cell division 

C) It causes the separation of homologous chromosomes 

D) It ensures that the daughter cells have different genetic material 

E) It initiates meiosis 11 

 
40) At which stage of meiosis is each chromosome composed of a single chromatid? 
 

A) Prophase 1 

B) Prophase 11 

C) Metaphase 1 

D) Metaphase 11 

E) Anaphase 11