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Random Orientation of Chromosomes During Meiosis
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1

Random orientation of homologous chromosomes occurs in ________ of meiosis.
A)prophase I
B)metaphase I
C)anaphase I
D)prophase II
E)metaphase II
2

Consider a cell that has four pairs of chromosomes. What is the number of possible chromosome orientations in that cell?
A)4
B)8
C)16
D)24
E)32
3

Consider a cell that has three pairs of chromosomes. What fraction of the gametes produced from this cell will contain only maternal chromosomes?
A)1/2
B)1/4
C)1/6
D)1/8
E)1/12
4

The region of the cell where chromosome pairs line up is referred to as the plate.
A)True
B)False
5

The actual structure that homologues bind to is called the spindle axis.
A)True
B)False







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