What is the gap between meiosis I and II is called?
A
Interphase
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B
Interkinesis
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C
Diakinesis
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D
Metakinesis
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Solution
The correct option is B Interkinesis Preparatory phase before cell division leads to the synthesis of cellular proteins which actively participates in cell division. The gap between meiosis I and II is called as interkinesis. It is a period of rest for the cells where no DNA replication occurs during interkinesis, however, it does occur during the interphase I stage of meiosis.