During meiosis, how many times are the phases prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase (PMAT) carried out?

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

Answer: (B)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Understand that meiosis consists of two consecutive cell divisions: meiosis I and meiosis II.
2. Recall that each of these divisions includes the four phases: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase (PMAT).
3. In meiosis I, homologous chromosomes separate, so the cell goes through PMAT once.
4. In meiosis II, sister chromatids separate, and the cell again goes through PMAT once.
5. Therefore, the phases prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase occur twice in total during meiosis.