Metaphase I:

chromosomes gather at the two poles of the cell.

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crossing over occurs.

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chromosomes align on the central plane.

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one version of each chromosome moves to a pole of the cell.

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The correct option is C chromosomes align on the central plane.
During Metaphase I of meiosis, chromosomes align at the central plane of the cell with spindle fibres attach to its centromeres.

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Q. In which phase of meiosis-I the two chromosome can align at the metaphase plate independently of each other

In Anaphase of mitosis:
(I) Chromosomes move to equator and get aligned along metaphase plate.
(II) Centromere of each chromosome is towards the equator when chromosomes move away from the equatorial plate.
(III) Each chromosome arranged at the metaphase plate splits simultaneously.

Choose the incorrect statement(s) regarding Metaphase of Mitosis.

I. Each chromosome splits up to form 2 chromatids.

II. The newly formed chromatids remain united at centromere on two different

kinetochores.

III. Has only one of unit of DNA from each parent.

IV. Spindle fibres attach to centromere to pull the chromatids toward the poles.

Q. In anaphase of mitosis:

(a) Chromosomes move to spindle equator and get aligned along metaphase plate.

(b) Centromere of each chromosome is towards the equator when chromosomes move away from the equatorial plate.

Q. Assertion :Metaphase II begins with splitting of centromere of each chromosomes into two. Reason: In Anaphase II chromosomes align at the equator.

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Metaphase I:

The correct option is C chromosomes align on the central plane.During Metaphase I of meiosis, chromosomes align at the central plane of the cell with spindle fibres attach to its centromeres.

The correct option is C chromosomes align on the central plane.
During Metaphase I of meiosis, chromosomes align at the central plane of the cell with spindle fibres attach to its centromeres.