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Question #1

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

A. prophase I

B. prometaphase I

C. prophase II

D. metaphase II

E. metaphase I

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. cytokinesis.

B. quiscence.

C. telokinesis.

D. interkinesis.

E. interphase.

Question #3

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

A. kinetochore.

B. centrosomes.

C. chromatids.

D. synaptonemal complex.

Question #4

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

A. crossing over

B. independent segregation

C. random migration

D. directed assortment

E. random assortment

Question #5

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

A. divalent

B. bivalent

C. multivalent

D. duple