Q. Which of the following stage of meiosis is responsible for deciding genetic constitution of gametes?

A) Metaphase-II
B) Anaphase-II
C) Metaphase-I
D) Anaphase-I
Explanation

The paternal and maternal chromosomes of each homologous pair segregates during anaphase-I. Although, both (maternal and paternal) chromosomes of a homologous pair have the genes for the same traits, either chromosome of a pair may carry different alleles of the same genes. Therefore, in anaphase-I, homologous chromosomes introduces genetic variability

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