NEETBotanyCell Cycle and Cell Division
What is the significance of diakinesis stage?
Options
- AIt represents transition to mitosis
- BIt represents transition to interphase
- CIt represents transition to prophase II
- DIt represents transition to metaphase
Correct answer
D. It represents transition to metaphase
Step-by-step solution
The final stage of meiotic prophase I is diakinesis. This is marked by terminalisation of chiasmata. : During this phase the chromosomes are fully condensed and the meiotic spindle is assembled to prepare the homologous chromosomes for separation. By the end of diakinesis, the nucleolus disappears and the nuclear envelope also breaks down. Diakinesis represents transition to metaphase By the end of diakinesis, the nucleolus disappears and the nuclear envelope also breaks down. Diakinesis represents transition to me