Question

What is the gap between meiosis I and II called?
A.Interphase
B.Interkinesis
C.Diakinesis
D.Metakinesis

Answer 1

Hint: Meiosis I involve the only separation of the homologous chromosome whereas meiosis II leads to the separation of sister chromatids

Complete answer:
Meiosis is a process where a diploid parent cell divides to form four haploid cells.
The gap between meiosis I and meiosis II is known as interkinesis or interphase II which is also known as the rest phase and in this phase, there is no DNA replication.
During interphase II or interkinesis the spindle fibers of meiosis I get dispersed and the new spindles converge together for meiosis II.

Option A: The gap between meiosis I and meiosis II is known as the interphase which is also known as the rest phase of the cell. Therefore, this is the correct option.

Option B: The rest phase between meiosis I and meiosis II is also known as interkinesis II since in this option interkinesis I or II is not mentioned. Therefore, this is the correct option.

Option C: Diakinesis is the last part of the prophase in meiosis where condensation of chromosomes takes place. Therefore, this is the incorrect option.

Option D: Metakinesis occurs during anaphase of the mitosis where both the chromatids of chromosomes get separated. Therefore, this is the incorrect option.

Hence, the correct answer is option (A,B)

Note: Telophase l is the last stage of meiosis I in which the chromosomes reaches the pole of the cell where the division of cytoplasm occurs to form two cells, just after this stage interkinesis occurs after which meiosis II begins but some plants do not undergo interkinesis and directly start prophase II after telophase I.