Question

during which of the following processes do homologous pairs of chromosomes align adjacent to one another at the metaphase plate of a cell? a) metaphase of mitosis b) metaphase i of meiosis c) telophase ii of meiosis d) metaphase ii of meiosis

Answer 1

During metaphase I of meiosis, homologous pairs of chromosomes align adjacent to one another at the metaphase plate of a cell.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is b) metaphase I of meiosis. During metaphase I of meiosis, homologous pairs of chromosomes align adjacent to one another at the metaphase plate of a cell. This alignment allows for the proper separation of homologous chromosomes during anaphase I. In metaphase of mitosis, it is sister chromatids that align at the metaphase plate.