MCQ Solution: Cell Cycle and Cell Division
In which of the following phases does the attached chiasmata get separated?
1) Metaphase I
2) Anaphase I
3) Telophase I
4) Cytokinesis I
SOLUTION
The chiasmata is the point where two homologus non-sister chromatids exchange genetic material during crossing over.
It becomes visible at the diplotene stage of prophase I.
It links homologous chromosomes together till anaphase I and gets separated.