Question

if the parent cell contains 46 chromosomes, how many chromosomes will each daughter cell have after meiosis? (1 point) 23 12 92 46 during meiosis, when do homologous chromosomes separate? (1 point) metaphase i prophase i telophase i anaphase i

Explanation:

First Sub - Question (Chromosome number after meiosis)

Step1: Recall meiosis purpose

Meiosis reduces chromosome number by half (for gamete production).

Step2: Apply to parent cell

Parent cell has 46 chromosomes. After meiosis, daughter cells get $\frac{46}{2}=23$ chromosomes.

Homologous chromosomes separate during Anaphase I of meiosis. In Metaphase I, they align; Prophase I is for pairing/crossing over; Telophase I is for cell division completion. So Anaphase I is when separation occurs.

Answer:

23

Second Sub - Question (Homologous chromosome separation in meiosis)