Question

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

• A. 16
• B. 4
• C. 2
• D. 8

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

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.