Questions: The correct sequence for the steps of meiosis I is
Multiple Choice
telophase-anaphase-metaphase-prophase
46 chromosomes, 23 chromosomes, then 46 chromosomes
prophase-metaphase-anaphase-telophase
anaphase-metaphase-prophase-telophase
Transcript text: The correct sequence for the steps of meiosis I is
Multiple Choice
telophase-anaphase-metaphase-prophase
46 chromosomes, 23 chromosomes, then 46 chromosomes
prophase-metaphase-anaphase-telophase
anaphase-metaphase-prophase-telophase
Solution
The answer is the third one: prophase-metaphase-anaphase-telophase.
Explanation for each option:
Telophase-anaphase-metaphase-prophase: This sequence is incorrect because it is in reverse order. Meiosis I begins with prophase and ends with telophase.
46 chromosomes, 23 chromosomes, then 46 chromosomes: This option does not describe the sequence of steps in meiosis I. Instead, it seems to refer to chromosome numbers, which is not relevant to the order of phases.
Prophase-metaphase-anaphase-telophase: This is the correct sequence for the steps of meiosis I. During meiosis I, the cell undergoes these phases in this order: prophase I, metaphase I, anaphase I, and telophase I.
Anaphase-metaphase-prophase-telophase: This sequence is incorrect because it does not follow the correct order of phases. Anaphase should follow metaphase, not precede it.
In summary, the correct sequence for the steps of meiosis I is prophase-metaphase-anaphase-telophase.