Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1) The period between meiosis I and II is termed interkinesis.
2) Crossing-over occurs during prophase I of meiosis.
3) Crossing-over allows the reassortment of linked genes.
4) The region where the homologous chromosomal pairs align is the metaphase plate.
5) Orientation of each chromosomal pair on the spindle axis is random.


1) TRUE
2) TRUE
3) TRUE
4) TRUE
5) TRUE

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