The homologous chromosomes line up at the equator in pairs, name of phase and sequence

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The homologous chromosomes line up at the equator in pairs, name of phase and sequence (A) metaphase of mitosis (B) metaphase of meiosis-1 (C) both metaphases of meiosis (D) both (a) and (b)

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During metaphase I, the homologous chromosomes are arranged at the metaphase plate roughly in the midline of the cell, with the kinetochores facing opposite poles. The homologous pairs orient themselves randomly at the equator.

Q. The homologous chromosomes line up at the equator in pairs, name of phase and sequence

metaphase of mitosis

metaphase of meiosis-1

both metaphases of meiosis

both (a) and (b)

During metaphase I, the homologous chromosomes are arranged at the metaphase plate roughly in the midline of the cell, with the kinetochores facing opposite poles. The homologous pairs orient themselves randomly at the equator.