Question
Biology Question on Meiosis
Which one of the following is not observed during prophase I stage of meiosis?
A
Segregation
B
Recombination
C
Chiasmata formation
D
Synapsis
Answer
Segregation
Explanation
Solution
Prophase I is the stage of the crossing over. The crossed over chromosomes are aligned at equator in metaphase I and separated (segregated) during Anaphase I. Segregation of chromatids occurs during Anaphase II.