NEET Biology ยท Hard

Cell Cycle and Cell Division: Bivalent MCQ

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BivalentHardQuestion 9971

Question

A bivalent at metaphase I contains:

  1. A
    Two homologous chromosomes and four chromatids
    Correct
  2. B
    Two chromatids only
  3. C
    One chromosome and one chromatid
  4. D
    Four homologous chromosomes

Correct answer

Two homologous chromosomes and four chromatids

Explanation

Each replicated homologue contributes two chromatids.