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At which stage of meiosis does the genetic constitution of gametes is finally decided.
BiologyCell Cycle and Cell Division
Options:
  • A
    Metaphase-I
  • B
    Anaphase-II
  • C
    Metaphase-II
  • D
    Anaphase-I
Solution:
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The correct answer is:
Anaphase-I
The genetic constitution of gametes is finally decided at the anaphase-I after which each cell receives half the chromosome number, (from ' $2 n$ ' in parent cell it changes to ' $n$ ' in daughter cells.) During this phase, the two homologous pair of each chromosome separate and move toward opposite poles attached by microtubule of the spindle apparatus. These are further separated in anaphase-II, wherein the sister chromatids of each chromosome separate and move towards opposite poles. It cannot be metaphase-I or metaphase-II because during these stages, the chromosomes or chromatids, merely arrange themselves at the metaphasic plate.

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