Cell Biology: Stages of Mitosis and Meiosis

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What is the stage of Prophase I where chromosomes begin to condense?

  • Leptotene (correct)
  • Zygotene
  • Diploetene
  • Pachytene

During which stage of Prophase I does crossing over occur?

  • Leptotene
  • Zygotene
  • Pachytene (correct)
  • Diakinesis

Which shape describes chromosomes that have their centromeres located at the middle?

  • Telocentric
  • Acrocentric
  • Submetacentric
  • Metacentric (correct)

What happens during the diakinesis stage of Prophase I?

<p>Nuclear membrane disintegrates (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of shugoshin degradation is emphasized in the context of cell division?

<p>Dependence on the anaphase-promoting complex (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Shugoshin and APC

  • Shugoshin degradation is influenced by the anaphase-promoting complex (APC).
  • The mechanisms controlling Shugoshin degradation remain unclear despite its dependency on APC.

Chromosome Morphology

  • Metaphase Shape: Refers to the distinct shapes of chromosomes during metaphase.
  • Types of Chromosome Arrangement:
    • Metacentric: Centromere located in the middle.
    • Submetacentric: Centromere is between the middle and end.
    • Acrocentric: Centromere close to one end.
    • Telocentric: Centromere located at one end of the chromosome.

Stages of Prophase I

  • LEPTOTENE: Chromosomes begin to condense; prophase commences.
  • ZYGOTENE: Synapsis starts, forming pairs of homologous chromosomes.
  • PACHYTENE: Crossing over occurs; DNA is exchanged between non-sister chromatids.
  • DIPLOTENE: Synapsis concludes, chiasmata become visible within bivalents.
  • DIAKINESIS: Nuclear membrane disintegrates; prophase ends, and chromosomes are fully condensed.

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