STANDARDBotany-Cell Division

STANDARD Botany Meiosis MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium

What is the correct sequence of the steps given here? Also, work out the process depicted in the steps i. Homologous chromosomes move toward opposite poles of the cell; chromatids do not separate ii. Chromosomes gather together at the two poles of the cell and the nuclear membranes reform iii. Homologous chromosomes pair and exchange segments iv. Homologous chromosomes align on a central plate v. The haploid cells separate completely

A

The correct sequence is III → IV → I → II → V and the process is meiosis-I

B

The correct sequence is II → I → V → IV → III and the process is meiosis

C

The correct sequence is IV → I → III → II → V and the process is meiosis-I

D

The correct sequence is II → V → IV → I → II and the process is meiosis

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Homologous chromosomes pair and exchange segments → Homologous chromosomes align on a central plate → Homologous chromosomes move toward opposite poles of the cell; chromatids do not separate → Chromosomes gather together at the two poles of the cell and the nuclear membranes reform → The haploid cells separate completely.

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