Multiple Choice
In which phase of meiosis do homologous pairs line up at the equator of the cell?
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12. Meiosis
Introduction to Meiosis
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During which stage of meiosis do homologous chromosome pairs line up in the middle of the cell?
A
Metaphase I
B
Anaphase I
C
Prophase I
D
Telophase I
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Understand the process of meiosis, which is a type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, resulting in the production of gametes or spores.
Recall that meiosis consists of two consecutive divisions: Meiosis I and Meiosis II. Each division has several stages: Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase.
Focus on Meiosis I, where homologous chromosomes are separated. This is different from Meiosis II, which separates sister chromatids.
Identify the stage within Meiosis I where homologous chromosomes line up at the equatorial plane of the cell. This alignment is crucial for the subsequent separation of homologous chromosomes.
Recognize that during Metaphase I, homologous chromosome pairs align at the center of the cell, preparing for their separation during Anaphase I.
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