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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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The paired up chromosomes at prophase 1 are often described as
Options
A tetravalents
B bivalents
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C trivalents
D monovalents
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

During prophase I of meiosis, homologous chromosomes pair up to form structures called bivalents (or tetrads). Each bivalent consists of two homologous chromosomes (four chromatids total).

Hint

What is a pair of homologous chromosomes called during meiosis I?

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Course: BIO 101
Topic: BIO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1626 of 2556
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