Question 6 of 15intermediate💡 UnderstandShort Answer3 marks

Name the stage of cell cycle at which one of the following events occur:

(i)

Chromosomes are moved to spindle equator.

Answer

Metaphase

(ii)

Centromere splits and chromatids separate.

Answer

Anaphase

(iii)

Pairing between homologous chromosomes takes place.

Answer

Zygotene stage of Prophase I (Meiosis)

(iv)

Crossing over between homologous chromosomes takes place.

Answer

Pachytene stage of Prophase I (Meiosis)

Explanation

The question asks about specific events and their corresponding stages in the cell cycle. (i) During Metaphase, chromosomes align at the spindle equator (equatorial plate), as mentioned in the context. (ii) Anaphase follows Metaphase in the mitosis stages listed in the context, during which centromeres split and chromatids separate. (iii) and (iv) refer to Meiosis events - pairing of homologous chromosomes (synapsis) occurs during Zygotene, and crossing over occurs during Pachytene, both stages of Prophase I in Meiosis.