WAEC Biology 2012 Objective — Question 6
Question 6 of 60 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Biology 2012 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Which of the following processes occurs in the second phase of meiosis?
- A. Homologous chromosomes separate
- B. Two daughter cells are formedCorrect
- C. Fertilization occurs
- D. Segregation of genes occurs
Explanation
At the metaphase of the second meiotic division, nuclear membrane gets dissolved in the cytoplasm; chromosomes are attached to the spindle by their centromeres. The two chromatids of the chromosomes become more distinct, and two daughter cells are formed.
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