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
Subtopic:  Cell Cycle: Meiosis II |
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