Question

In meiosis, the centromere divides during [MP PMT 1997; 2001; BVP 2002]
A) Prophase-I
B) Metaphase-I
C) Anaphase-I
D) Anaphase-II

Answer 1

D) Anaphase-ll
prophase 1 is just initiation of meiosis- chromosome will start splitting.
metaphase 1 is where they are arranged at the centre with the help of spindle fibres.
anaphase 1 is where only the homologous chromosomes are pulled towards their opposite poles
anaphase 2 is where the centromere divides to form haploid chromosomes.

Answer 2

IN MEIOSIS,THE CENTROMERE DIVIDES DURING OPTION (D) ANAPHAE -1