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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 II

D. metaphase II

E. prophase 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. interkinesis.

B. telokinesis.

C. interphase.

D. cytokinesis.

E. quiscence.

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. random migration

B. crossing over

C. directed assortment

D. random assortment

E. independent segregation

Question #5

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

A. duple

B. multivalent

C. divalent

D. bivalent