Please explain what makes it prophase II of meiosis and not prophase of mitosis?

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Please explain what makes it prophase II of meiosis and not prophase of mitosis?

FFF Fr F FF ff 6. Refer to the cell division diagram shown at the right (the spindle and associated elements have been left off for clarity). What stage is the cell in? (a) metaphase of mitosis; (b) prophase II of meiosis; (c) prophase of mitosis; (d) anaphase II of meiosis; (e) it is a prophase, but there is not enough information to tell whether it is mitosis or meiosis. 7. In primrose flowers, the dominant allele of gene K is necessary to synthesize blue flower pigment. Blue pigment synthesis is inhibited by a

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6. Answer: Option B is correct.

Explanation:

The given image represents prophase of meiosis-II because

i. The chromosomes are in condensed form lying in random positions

ii. The spindle apparatus is seen at the opposite poles but spindle fibers have not yet emerged.

iii. We can observe two chromatids in each chromosome and there is only one copy of each chromosome.

In mitotic prophase and meiotic prophase-I, two sets of chromosomes can be found.

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