Which of the following stage of meiosis is responsible for deciding genetic constitution of gametes?

Metaphase-II

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Anaphase-II

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Metaphase-I

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Anaphase-I

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Solution

The correct option is D Anaphase-I
The paternal and maternal chromosomes of each homologous pair segregate during anaphase-I of meiosis. Although both (maternal and paternal) chromosomes of a homologous pair have the genes for the same traits, each chromosome of a pair may carry different alleles of the same genes. Therefore, in anaphase-I, homologous chromosomes introduce genetic variability and decide genetic constitution of gametes.

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Question 2

At which stage of meiosis does the genetic constitution of gametes is finally decided
(a) Metaphase-I
(b) Anaphase-II
(c) Metaphase-II
(d) Anaphase-I

Genetic constitution of gamete gets decided in ___.

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