Question

A scientist is observing cells undergoing division and identifies a cell that contains 15 pairs of homologous chromosomes. However, a new technique allows the scientist to determine that several of the chromosomes have exchanged pieces of genetic material with their homolog. The scientist now knows that which of the following is true?

A. The cell is in mitosis and has just completed crossing over
B. The cell is in meiosis II and is ready to complete the second division over
C. The cell is in meiosis and has just undergone crossing
D. The cell is in late anaphase of mitosis

Answer 1

B. The cell is in meiosis II and is ready to complete the second division over.

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