NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyCell Cycle and Cell DivisionPractice
The homologous chromosomes line up at the equator in pairs, name of phase and sequence
Options
- Ametaphase of mitosis
- Bmetaphase of meiosis-1
- Cboth metaphases of meiosis
- Dboth a and b
Correct answer
B. metaphase of meiosis-1
Step-by-step solution
During metaphase I, the homologous chromosomes are arranged at the metaphase plate roughly in the midline of the cell, with the kinetochores facing opposite poles. The homologous pairs orient themselves randomly at the equator.