Multiple Choice
In meiosis, how many daughter cells are produced from one diploid parent cell after completion of meiosis I and meiosis II?
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9. Mitosis and Meiosis
Meiosis
Multiple Choice
During which phase of meiosis do homologous chromosomes separate from each other and move to opposite poles of the cell?
A
Prophase I
B
Metaphase I
C
Anaphase II
D
Anaphase I
Verified step by step guidance1
Recall the stages of meiosis, which is divided into Meiosis I and Meiosis II, each with its own phases: Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase.
Understand that during Meiosis I, homologous chromosomes (each consisting of two sister chromatids) pair up and then separate, while during Meiosis II, sister chromatids separate.
Identify that in Prophase I, homologous chromosomes pair and crossing over occurs, but they do not separate yet.
Recognize that in Metaphase I, homologous chromosome pairs align at the metaphase plate, preparing for separation.
Know that in Anaphase I, homologous chromosomes are pulled apart and move to opposite poles of the cell, which is the phase where this separation occurs.
