Cell Cycle And Cell Division Question 56

Question: Bivalents in meiosis are [RPMT 2001]

Options:

A) Tetrad

B) Pairs of non-homologous chromosomes

C) Pairs of several chromatids

D) Pairs of homozygous chromosomes

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Bivalent formation occurs in pachytene of meiosis, In this stage, two chromatids of homologous chromosome (Bivalent) later on forms a cross and now showing a tetravalent or tetrad stage.