Question

which statement accurately describes the final phase of meiosis as diagrammed to the right? the final phase of meiosis indicates a deletion. the final phase of meiosis indicates a point mutation. the final phase of meiosis indicates non - disjunction. the final phase of meiosis indicates crossing over.

Explanation:

1. Analyze each option:

• Deletion: Involves loss of chromosome segments, not shown here.
• Point mutation: Affects a single nucleotide, not related to chromosome distribution in meiosis.
• Non - disjunction: Failure of chromosomes to separate properly during cell division. The diagram likely shows uneven distribution of chromosomes (e.g., one cell with extra, one with less), which is non - disjunction.
• Crossing over: Exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes, occurs earlier in meiosis, not in the final phase as shown.

Answer:

The final phase of meiosis indicates non - disjunction.