Question

The stage between two meiotic divisions is called interkinesis and

• A. is long-lived
• B. is followed by prophase I
• C. is generally short-lived and followed by prophase II
• D. involves duplication of genes and centrioles

Answer 1

The correct option is C is generally short-lived and followed by prophase II

Interkinesis is the stage that occurs in between meiosis–I and meosis–II. The stage between two meiotic divisions is called interkinesis and is generally short lived and followed by prophase II of meiosis II. Here, the cell undergoes a period of rest. No DNA replication and no gene duplication occurs during this stage. Protein and RNA synthesis may occur. It is important for bringing true haploidy in daughter cells.