| Date | November 2012 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 12N.1.HL.TZ0.9 |
| Level | Higher level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | TZ0 |
| Command term | Question number | 9 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
What stage of meiosis is shown in the micrograph?
A. Prophase I
B. Metaphase II
C. Anaphase II
D. Telophase I
Markscheme
C
Examiners report
More candidates than expected thought that the stage of meiosis shown was Telophase I. It could be identified as the second division of meiosis because two dividing cells within one circular wall were visible. Several of the chromosomes were not yet at the poles so this was late Anaphase II.
