What is interkinesis?
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The question is asking for the definition and explanation of interkinesis, which is a specific phase during cell division, particularly in meiosis. This term is used to understand the cellular processes that occur between the two meiotic divisions.
Answer
Interkinesis is a rest period between meiosis I and meiosis II.
Interkinesis is the period of rest that occurs between meiosis I and meiosis II during which no DNA replication takes place.
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Interkinesis is the period of rest that occurs between meiosis I and meiosis II during which no DNA replication takes place.
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During this phase, the cell undergoes a short resting period characterized by no DNA replication before proceeding to meiosis II.
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- What Is Interkinesis? - BYJU'S - byjus.com
- Interkinesis - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Interkinesis Definition and Examples - Biology Online Dictionary - biologyonline.com