Which of the following occurs only in Meiosis I and not Meio

Which of the following occurs only in Meiosis I and not Meiosis II:

a. Separation of sister chromatids

b. Synaptonemal complex formation

c. Formation of spindle poles

d. Division of centromeres

e. None of the above

Solution

Answer: (b)

A synaptonemal complex is formed between homologous chromosomes during meosis resulting in crossing over and recombination. It takes place during meiosis I and not meiosis II.