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Question #1

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

A. metaphase I

B. prometaphase I

C. prophase I

D. metaphase II

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. quiscence.

B. interphase.

C. cytokinesis.

D. interkinesis.

E. telokinesis.

Question #3

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

A. synaptonemal complex.

B. centrosomes.

C. chromatids.

D. kinetochore.

Question #4

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

A. crossing over

B. directed assortment

C. independent segregation

D. random assortment

E. random migration

Question #5

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

A. divalent

B. multivalent

C. duple

D. bivalent