Various phases of cell cycle are controlled by proteinsa)Hormones and ...
Cyclin and CDKs enzymes are involved in controlling various phases of the cell cycle.
Cyclins are among the most important core cell cycle regulators.Cyclin A regulates the progression of cell cycle at S/G2 boundary and G2/M boundary.
M-phase promoting factor is Cyclin B which regulates the progression of cell cycle at G2/M boundary.
Cyclin D regulates the progression of cell cycle at G1/S boundary.
CDKs can modify various protein substrates involved in cell cycle progression.
CDK or cyclin dependent kinases are the enzymes that regulate the cell cycle by phosphorylating the amino acids like serine and threonine.
View all questions of this testVarious phases of cell cycle are controlled by proteinsa)Hormones and ...
Explanation:
Pachytene stage:
- During the pachytene stage of meiosis I, the chromatids of a bivalent become distinct.
- This stage follows the zygotene stage where homologous chromosomes pair up.
Leptotene stage:
- In the leptotene stage, chromosomes condense and become visible as long threads.
Zygotene stage:
- In the zygotene stage, homologous chromosomes begin to pair up and form structures called bivalents.
Diplotene stage:
- The diplotene stage occurs after pachytene and is characterized by the separation of homologous chromosomes while the chromatids remain attached at the chiasmata.
In conclusion, during the pachytene stage of meiosis I, the chromatids of a bivalent become distinct, marking an important step in the process of genetic recombination and chromosome segregation.