Q27 / 180 · NEET 2026 (Re-NEET) · Botany

Given below are two statements :
Statement I : Chromosomes are fully condensed at the end of prophase I.
Statement II : Meiosis I resembles mitosis.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

  • A
    Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is true
  • B
    Both Statement I and Statement II are true
  • C
    Both Statement I and Statement II are false
  • Correct answer
    D
    Statement I is correct, but Statement II is false

Solution

According to the NCERT, diakinesis is the final stage of meiotic prophase I. During this phase, the chromosomes are fully condensed and the meiotic spindle is assembled to prepare the homologous chromosomes for separation. Thus, Statement I is correct.

Meiosis II is initiated immediately after cytokinesis. In contrast to meiosis I, meiosis II resembles a normal mitosis because it involves the separation of sister chromatids. Meiosis I is a reductional division where homologous chromosomes separate. Thus, Statement II is incorrect.

Answer: Statement I is correct, but Statement II is false

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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