Ncert Exercises & Solutions

In which phase of meiosis are the following formed? Choose the answers from hint points given below.

1. Synaptonemal complex......... .

2. Recombination nodules......... .

3. Appearance/activation of enzyme recombinase......... .

4. Termination of chiasmata......... .

5. Interkinesis ......... .

6. Formation of dyad of cells ......... .

Hints

1. Zygotene,

2. Pachytene,

3. Pachytene,

4. Diakinesis,

5. After Telophase-I/before prophase of meosis-II,

6. Telophase-I/after meiosis-I.

(a) Synaptonemal complex zygotene.

(b) Recombination nodules pachytene.

(d) Termination of chiasmata diakinesis.

(e) Interkinesis after telophase-I/before prophase of meiosis-ll.

(f) Formation of dyad of cells pachytene.