Multiple Choice
Which process halves the number of chromosomes per cell, resulting in the formation of gametes?
9. Mitosis and Meiosis
Meiosis
Multiple Choice
Synapsis can only occur during which stage of meiosis?
A
Anaphase I
B
Prophase I
C
Telophase II
D
Metaphase II
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand that synapsis is the process where homologous chromosomes pair up tightly along their lengths during meiosis.
Recall the stages of meiosis I and meiosis II, focusing on the events that characterize each stage.
Identify that synapsis occurs before crossing over, which is a key feature of Prophase I in meiosis I.
Recognize that during Anaphase I, homologous chromosomes separate, so synapsis cannot occur then.
Conclude that synapsis specifically happens during Prophase I, as this is when homologous chromosomes pair and exchange genetic material.
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