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Question #1

Synapsis to allow genetic exchange occurs during the _________ phase of meiosis.

A. metaphase II

B. prometaphase I

C. metaphase I

D. prophase I

E. prophase II

Question #2

The stage the between meiosis I and meiosis II in which the cell undergoes biochemical activities between meiosis division cycles is termed:

A. interkinesis.

B. interphase.

C. cytokinesis.

D. quiscence.

E. telokinesis.

Question #3

Interaction of homologous chromosomes for recombination is mediated by proteins that form the:

A. synaptonemal complex.

B. kinetochore.

C. chromatids.

D. centrosomes.

Question #4

Distribution of chromosomes to daughter cells in meiosis occurs through _______ to form unique combinations of haploid genomes.

A. independent segregation

B. random assortment

C. random migration

D. directed assortment

E. crossing over

Question #5

Paired homologous chromosomes are sometimes referred to as a __________ or tetrad.

A. duple

B. multivalent

C. bivalent

D. divalent