AP BIOLOGY

LABORATORY REVIEW

MITOSIS AND MEIOSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
During meiosis, the homologous chromosomes separate and are pulled to opposite ends of the cell in what phase?
A
anaphase 2
B
telophase 2 and cytokinesis
C
anaphase 1
D
telophase 1 and cytokinesis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In anaphase I, the homologues are pulled apart and move apart to opposite ends of the cell. The sister chromatids of each chromosome, however, remain attached to one another and don’t come apart.

Detailed explanation-2: -Anaphase I: In anaphase I, the attachment of the spindle fibers is complete. The homologous chromosomes are pulled apart and move towards opposite ends of the cell.

Detailed explanation-3: -Anaphase I begins when homologous chromosomes separate. The nuclear envelope reforms and nucleoli reappear. The chromosomes coil up, the nuclear membrane begins to disintegrate, and the centrosomes begin moving apart. Spindle fibers form and sister chromatids align to the equator of the cell.

Detailed explanation-4: -During anaphase, each pair of chromosomes is separated into two identical, independent chromosomes. The chromosomes are separated by a structure called the mitotic spindle.

Detailed explanation-5: -Complete answer: During anaphase 1, two chromatids move as a unit from each of the tetrads to the pole of the spindle. The other two homologous chromatids move to the other pole. The homologous chromosomes are separated now. So in the prophase, we will see the half separated chromosome at the pole.

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