NEETBotanyCell Cycle and Cell Division
What happens to the chromosomes during Telophase I?
Options
- AThe chromosomes undergo some dispersion
- BThe chromosomes reach the extremely extended state of the interphase nucleus
- CThe chromosomes align on the equatorial plate
- DThe chromosomes remain associated at their centromeres
Correct answer
A. The chromosomes undergo some dispersion
Step-by-step solution
Telophase I: The nuclear membrane and nucleolus reappear, cytokinesis follows and this is called as dyad of Although in many cases the chromosomes do undergo some dispersion , they do not reach the extremely extended state of the interphase nucleus during Telophase I. The stage between the two meiotic divisions is called interkinesis and is generally short lived. There is no replication of DNA during interkinesis. Interkinesis is followed by prophase II, a much simpler prophase than prophase I.