Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION V-BICOL
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF LEGAZPI CITY
TAYSAN RESETTLEMENT INTEGRATED SCHOOL
Taysan, Legazpi City
LONG QUIZ IN SCIENCE 8
Module 2 (Meiosis)
LEARNER’S NAME : _________________________________________________
GRADE LEVEL/ SECTION: _______________________ DATE: _________________

I.MODIFIED TRUE or FALSE:

Write TRUE if the statement is correct. If FALSE, change the underlined/italicized word to make the statement true.
________________1. Meiosis is important because it ensures that all organisms produced via sexual
reproduction contain the correct number of chromosomes.
________________2. If an organisms diploid number is 23, its diploid number is 23.
________________3. Oogenesis is the formation of sperm cells in females.
________________4. Fertilization is the union of 2 haploid gametes.
________________5. Crossing over is the exchange of genetic material during meiosis.

III. MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. The diploid chromosome number in certain species of fish is 30. How many chromosomes would
normally be found in the bone cell of this fish?
a. 15 b. 30 c. 60 d. 25
2. Which of the following is an example of chromosome deletion during meiosis?
a. Down Syndrome b. Klinefelter Syndrome c. Turner’s Syndrome d. Prader Willie Syndrome
3. How many chromosomes does a person with Down Syndrome has?
a. 44 b. 45 c. 46 d. 47
4. Which of the following is TRUE about meiosis?
a. Meiosis produce genetic variation.
b. Meiosis ensures that organisms having sexual reproduction contain the correct number of
chromosomes.
c. Errors during meiosis may lead to genetic variation
d. All of the above.
5. How many mature egg cells are produced after oogenesis?
a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4

PERFORMANCE TASK
DIRECTION:
Interview someone who has a relative with Down Syndrome. Take note
of ways how to address people with Down Syndrome.