Multiple Choice
In meiosis I, what is the primary event that occurs during telophase I?
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9. Mitosis and Meiosis
Meiosis
Multiple Choice
During telophase II of meiosis, which event most directly occurs as cells complete the division process?
A
DNA replication occurs to duplicate each chromosome prior to cell division.
B
Nuclear envelopes reform around each set of chromosomes and cytokinesis produces four haploid cells.
C
Homologous chromosomes pair (synapsis) and crossing over occurs between non-sister chromatids.
D
Homologous chromosomes separate and move to opposite poles of the cell.
Verified step by step guidance1
Recall the stages of meiosis, focusing on meiosis II, which is similar to mitosis but starts with haploid cells.
Understand that DNA replication occurs only once before meiosis I, so no DNA replication happens during meiosis II.
Identify that during telophase II, the chromosomes reach the poles of the cell and the nuclear envelope reforms around each set of chromosomes.
Recognize that cytokinesis follows telophase II, dividing the cytoplasm and resulting in four haploid daughter cells.
Note that synapsis and crossing over occur during prophase I, and homologous chromosomes separate during anaphase I, so these events do not happen in telophase II.
