Which of the Following Events Takes Place During Meiosis 2

Question

Which of the following events takes place during Meiosis 2?
A) Homologous chromosomes cross over
B) Sister chromatid separate and move to the poles of the cell
C) Homologous chromosomes line up along the metaphase plate
D) The number of chromosomes is reduced by half
E) All of these take place during Meiosis 2

Accepted Answer

During Meiosis 2, sister chromatids separate and move to the poles of the cell, resulting in the distribution of chromosomes to the resulting gametes. Homologous chromosomes line up along the metaphase plate and undergo separation during Meiosis 1, while crossing over occurs during Prophase 1 of Meiosis 1. The number of chromosomes is reduced by half during Meiosis 1, and remains unchanged during Meiosis 2. Therefore, option B is the best choice, as it accurately describes the specific event that occurs during Meiosis 2.