Chromosome Metaphase Alignment Quiz

How are the large chromosomes arranged during metaphase?

Where do the small chromosomes come to lie during the metaphase?

What is the plane of alignment of the chromosome referred to in the given text?

During ______, autosomes are held together by the synaptonemal complex along their whole length, whereas for sex chromosomes, this only takes place at one end of each chromosome

Mitosis also has prophase, but does not ordinarily do pairing of two homologous chromosomes.When the non-sister chromatids intertwine, segments of chromatids with similar sequence may break apart and be exchanged in a process known as genetic recombination or 'crossing-over'

During synapsis, autosomes are held together by the synaptonemal complex along their whole length, whereas for sex ______, this only takes place at one end of each chromosome. This is not to be confused with mitosis

Synapsis is the pairing of two chromosomes that occurs during meiosis. It allows matching-up of homologous pairs prior to their segregation, and possible chromosomal crossover between them. Synapsis takes place during ______ of meiosis

This exchange produces a ______, a region that is shaped like an X, where the two chromosomes are physically joined. At least one ______ per chromosome often appears to be necessary to stabilise bivalents along the metaphase plate during separation