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What is the term used for the pairing of homologous chromosomes that occurs during Prophase I?

  • Chromatid separation
  • Crossover
  • Tetraploid formation
  • Synapsis (correct)
  • During which phase of meiosis do the spindle fibers attach to the chromatids?

  • Telophase I
  • Metaphase II (correct)
  • Anaphase I
  • Prophase I
  • What is produced at the end of Cytokinesis I?

  • One diploid cell
  • Four haploid cells
  • Two diploid cells
  • Two haploid cells (correct)
  • What major event occurs during Anaphase I?

    <p>Homologous chromosomes separate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase directly follows Interkinesis in meiosis?

    <p>Prophase II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which phase do chromosomes line up at the center of the cell in meiosis?

    <p>Metaphase II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs during Telophase II?

    <p>Chromosomes arrive at the poles and decondense</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the final outcome of meiosis in terms of cell number?

    <p>Four haploid daughter cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between mitosis and meiosis?

    <p>Mitosis results in two identical daughter cells, while meiosis results in four genetically diverse daughter cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'haploid' refer to in meiosis?

    <p>Cells with one set of chromosomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which stage of meiosis does crossing over occur?

    <p>Prophase I</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of synapsis during meiosis?

    <p>It allows for the genetic exchange between homologous chromosomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many daughter cells are produced at the end of meiosis?

    <p>Four genetically diverse cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes homologous chromosomes?

    <p>They are pairs of chromosomes from each parent that have the same gene sequence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What changes occur in a cell during meiosis to transition from diploid to haploid?

    <p>The chromosome number is reduced by half during two cell divisions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of cells does meiosis produce?

    <p>Gametes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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