In meiosis there are two consecutive cell division events without intervening G1, S and G2 phases between meiosis I and meiosis II.
So, there is no S phase before meiosis II and no DNA replication will happen before meiosis II.
Regarding meiosis, which of the statements is incorrect?
NEET UG 2022 — Botany Cell Cycle and Cell Division
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Regarding meiosis, which of the statements is incorrect?
Official previous-year question
Held on 30 Apr 2022 · Verified 9 Jul 2026.
Options
- A
DNA replication occurs in S phase of meiosis-II
- B
Pairing of homologous chromosomes and recombination occurs in meiosis-I
- C
Four haploid cells are formed at the end of meiosis-II
- D
There are two stages in meiosis, meiosis-I and II
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