2022HSCMultiple choice
Q17
1 mark
Question
A student constructed a model of the phases of meiosis in an organism with six chromosomes in its somatic cells. One of the early phases is shown.
Which of the following identifies an error in the model?
A. Chromosomes are not lined up single file on the metaphase plate.
B. Chromosomes of matching size and structure are not paired.
C. There are no homologous chromosomes.
D. There are too many chromosomes.
Syllabus alignment
Module 5 · Heredity
- Cell ReplicationModel mitosis, meiosis and DNA replication using nucleotide pairing and bonding.