Question: 111 Which of the following stages of meiosis involves division of centromere?
(1) Anaphase II
(2) Telophase
(3) Metaphase I
(4) Metaphase II
Answer: Option (1)
Explanation:
Meiosis consists of two successive divisions, meiosis I and meiosis II.
In meiosis I, homologous chromosomes separate, but the centromeres do not divide.
In meiosis II, sister chromatids separate from each other.
The division of centromere occurs during anaphase II, allowing sister chromatids to move to opposite poles.
Thus, anaphase II is the stage of meiosis in which centromere division takes place.