During the production of gametes, homologous chromosomes have separated, and the cell is splitting into two daughter cells containing non-identical chromosomes, each consisting of two chromatids. Which of the following is the best conclusion you can make about the life cycle of this cell?

AThe cell is in telophase I and will enter meiosis II next.

BThe cell will separate the chromatids, and cytokinesis will occur.

CThe cell will undergo DNA replication in order to become diploid again.

"The cell is in telophase I and will enter meiosis II next" is the one among the following choices given in the question that is the best conclusion you can make about the life cycle of this cell. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the first option or option "A". I hope it helps you.

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Phoca Phoca · Answer 2 · 2019-07-16T05:15:13-04:00

Answer:

The correct answer is option A-the cell is in telophase I and will enter meiosis II next.

Explanation:

Meiosis is a type of cell division which proceeds in two phases- meiosis I and meiosis II with ten stages.

Prophase I is marked by crossing over which takes place during pachytene sub-stage in which homologous chromosomes exchange their segments.

In anaphase I stage these chromosomes separate and reach the opposite poles which enter telophase I where cytokinesis begins dividing the cells into two daughter cells. After telophase ends the cell enters another phase that is meiosis II.

In the given question the cells have been divided into two daughter cells with non-identical chromosomes which shows that the cell has completed telophase I and is ready to begin meiosis II phase.

Thus, option A-the cell is in telophase I and will enter meiosis II next is the correct answer