During a single cell's passage through meiosis, how many times does a meiotic spindle form?

• A. Three times
• B. Once
• C. Four times
• D. Twice

Answer: (D)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Understand that meiosis consists of two consecutive cell divisions: meiosis I and meiosis II.
2. Recall that the meiotic spindle is a structure that forms to separate chromosomes during cell division.
3. Recognize that a spindle forms once during meiosis I to separate homologous chromosomes.
4. Recognize that a second spindle forms during meiosis II to separate sister chromatids.
5. Conclude that the meiotic spindle forms twice during the entire process of meiosis.