Question

During Meiosis duplication of chromosomes takes place during

• A. Interphase I
• B. Interphase II
• C. Both
• D. None

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Interphase I

The correct option is A.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Chromosomes duplicates during the S phase of Interphase I.
2. Each duplicated chromosome has two equal parts called chromatids.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option B:

1. Interphase II is a period of rest that cells of some species enter during meiosis between meiosis I and meiosis II.
2. No DNA replication occurs in this phase.

Final answer:

During Meiosis duplication of chromosomes takes place during Interphase I.