Some of the stages of meiosis are listed under letters a
through e below. For statements 62–68, select the best choice
of these stages.
a. prophase I
b. metaphase II
c. anaphase I
d. anaphase II
e. telophase I
E 62. Pairing of homologues occurs during this stage.
E 63. Recombination via crossing over occurs during this
stage.
D 64. By the end of this phase the number of homologous
chromosomes is reduced in half.
M 65. During this stage the sister chromatids begin to
separate.
D 66. Following this phase each individual cell is haploid.
D 67. During this phase homologues separate.
D 68. New genetic combinations upon which natural
selection can act are present after this stage.
Answers: 62. a, 63. a, 64. e, 65. d, 66. e, 67. a, 68. c
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