Question

The figure below shows a single pair of homologous chromosomes as they might appear during various stages of either mitosis or meiosis

Which diagram(s) represent anaphase II of meiosis?

• A. V
• B. II
• C. III
• D. IV

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

The correct options are
A

V

B

II

Meiosis II is very similar to mitosis. During anaphase II, the third step of meiosis II, the sister chromatids of each chromosome separate and move toward opposite poles. Images II and V represent the separation of sister chromatids of each chromosome and move towards the opposite poles.