Question

snurrie meiosis and genetics
number correct: 11 number incorrect: 3
the division of the cytoplasm as
shown to the right is
called______
a. prophase i
b. metaphase i
c. cytokinesis
d. telophase ii
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Explanation:

• Prophase I: Chromosomes condense, homologous chromosomes pair up (synapsis), and crossing - over occurs. It is not related to cytoplasm division.
• Metaphase I: Homologous chromosome pairs line up at the equator of the cell. No cytoplasm division here.
• Cytokinesis: This is the process of the division of the cytoplasm. After nuclear division (in mitosis or meiosis), the cytoplasm splits to form two daughter cells.
• Telophase II: Nuclear envelopes reform around the separated chromosomes. But the key event of cytoplasm division is specifically called cytokinesis.

Answer:

C. Cytokinesis