AP BIOLOGY

LABORATORY REVIEW

MITOSIS AND MEIOSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
During meiosis, chromosomes line up along the center of the cell in what phase?
A
metaphase 1
B
anaphase 2
C
telophase 1
D
prophase 1
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In metaphase II, the chromosomes line up individually along the metaphase plate. In anaphase II, the sister chromatids separate and are pulled towards opposite poles of the cell. In telophase II, nuclear membranes form around each set of chromosomes, and the chromosomes decondense.

Detailed explanation-2: -In metaphase I, the homologous pairs of chromosomes align on either side of the equatorial plate. Then, in anaphase I, the spindle fibers contract and pull the homologous pairs, each with two chromatids, away from each other and toward each pole of the cell.

Detailed explanation-3: -During metaphase I, all of the doubled homologous chromosome pairs line up along the midline of the cell between the two centrioles. During anaphase I, the homologous chromosome pairs separate and are pulled to opposite poles of the cell by spindle fibers attached to the centrioles.

Detailed explanation-4: -In Metaphase I, homologous chromosome pairs line up.

Detailed explanation-5: -During metaphase, the nucleus dissolves and the cell’s chromosomes condense and move together, aligning in the center of the dividing cell. At this stage, the chromosomes are distinguishable when viewed through a microscope.

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