Meiosis results in the formation of:
1. Two genetically identical diploid cells
2. Two genetically non identical diploid cells
3. Four genetically identical haploid cells
4. Four genetically non identical haploid cells
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Synapsis occurs between
1. mRNA and ribosomes
2. Spindle fibers and centromere
3. Two homologous chromosomes
4. A male and a female gamete
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The correct chronology of stages of Prophase I is:
1. Leptotene – Zygotene – Pachytene – Diplotene – Diakinesis
2. Leptotene – Pachytene – Zygotene – Diplotene – Diakinesis
3. Leptotene – Zygotene – Pachytene – Diakinesis – Diplotene
4. Zygotene – Leptotene – Pachytene – Diakinesis – Diplotene
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Which of the following stages of Prophase I of meiosis I can last for many months or years in certain vertebrate oocytes?
1. | Zygotene | 2. | Pachytene |
3. | Diplotene | 4. | Diakinesis |
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The beginning of diplotene is recognized by:
I: | dissolution of the synaptonemal complex |
II: | the tendency of recombined homologues of bivalents to separate |
III: | tetrads becoming clearly visible |
1. | Only I and II | 2. | Only I and III |
3. | Only II and III | 4. | I, II, and III |
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During anaphase I of meiosis
1. Homologous chromosomes separate
2. Non-homologous autosomes separate
3. Sister chromatids separate
4. Non-sister chromatids separate
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During meiosis, the bivalent chromosomes clearly appear as tetrads first at:
1. | Zygotene of Prophase I | 2. | Pachytene of Prophase I |
3. | Metaphase I | 4. | Anaphase I |
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During diakinesis of prophase I:
I. Terminalisation of chiasmata takes place.
II. Meiotic spindle is assembled.
III. Nucleolus disappears and the nuclear membrane breaks down.
The correct statements are:
1. | I, II and III | 2. | I and II only |
3. | I and III only | 4. | II and III only |
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The cell shown in the diagram is most likely at:
1. | Metaphase I | 2. | Metaphase II |
3. | Anaphase I | 4. | Anaphase II |
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