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If there were 4 chromosomes present during prophase I, how many chromosomes are there in each cell at the end of anaphase II?

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16
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4
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2
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8
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Solution

The correct option is B 2
Meiosis results in reduction of chromosomes number to half. The reduction in chromosome number occurs in anaphase I of meiosis I. Hence, if 4 chromosomes are present at prophase I, 2 chromosomes only are expected in anaphase II.

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