Multiple choice

In which phase of meiosis does the independent assortment of chromosomes take place?

  1. Metaphase II

  2. Metaphase I

  3. Prophase I

  4. Prophase II

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Independent assortment of chromosomes takes place in metaphase I. The physical basis of the independent assortment of chromosomes is the random orientation of each bivalent along the metaphase plate, with respect to the orientation of the other bivalents along the same equatorial line.