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A bivalent consists of
 

Option: 1

Two chromatids and one centromere
 


Option: 2

Two chromatids and two centromeres
 


Option: 3

Four chromatids and two centromeres
 


Option: 4

Four chromatids and four centromeres
 


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Stages of Meiosis ? - Metaphase I and Anaphase I -

 

Anaphase I

  • The homologous chromosomes of each bivalent separate from each other.
  • The separated homologous chromosomes move to opposite poles
  • Therefore, in this phase, the chromosomes separate and not the chromatids.
  • So, each chromosome will still have two sister chromatids.
  • Hence, anaphase I involve a reduction in the number of chromosomes.

 

 

 

A bivalent is made up of two paired homologous chromosomes. Each homologous chromosome has two chromatids and one centromere, therefore, a bivalent will have four chromatids and two centromeres.

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