
____ stage is suspended in oocytes of invertebrates and some vertebrates.

Important Questions on Cell Cycle and Cell Division

Identify the meiotic stage in which-
A. The chromosome becomes gradually visible with compaction of chromatin.
B. The complex formed by a pair of synapsed homologous chromosomes.
C. The four chromatids of each bivalent chromosome distinct and clearly appear as tetrad.


Read the following statements:
(a) Terminalisation of chiasmata occurs.
(b) Fully condensed chromosomes.
(c) Spindle is assembled.
(d) Represents transition to metaphase.
The above characteristics are attributed to

Arrange the following events of meiosis in the correct sequence:
A. Terminalisation.
B. Crossing over.
C. Synapsis.
D. Disjunction of chromosomes.



During interkinesis
(a) Centriole duplication occurs.
(b) RNA and proteins are synthesized.
(c) The chromosomes are elongated but do not form chromatin fibres.
