The diagram shows a cell whose diploid chromosome number is four. Which one of the following option shows correct stage of cell ?

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The diagram shows a cell whose diploid chromosome number is four. Which one of the following option shows correct stage of cell ? (A) Metaphase (B) Anaphase of mitosis (C) Anaphase I of meiosis (D) Anaphase II of meiosis

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The given figure shows anaphase I of meiosis. In anaphase I, the homologous chromosomes break apart while sister chromatids remains associated at their centromere. At the end of anaphase I, two groups of chromosomes are produced at two poles, having half the number of parental chromosomes.

Q. The diagram shows a cell whose diploid chromosome number is four. Which one of the following option shows correct stage of cell ?

Metaphase

Anaphase of mitosis

Anaphase I of meiosis

Anaphase II of meiosis

The given figure shows anaphase I of meiosis. In anaphase I, the homologous chromosomes break apart while sister chromatids remains associated at their centromere. At the end of anaphase I, two groups of chromosomes are produced at two poles, having half the number of parental chromosomes.