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Metaphase I

Lily Anther Microsporocytes in Metaphase I

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Meiosis Study Guide

Metaphase I:
  • Tetrads align at the metaphase plate.

  • Note that the centromeres of homologous chromosomes are oriented toward the opposite cell poles.


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