Which of the following sequences correctly lists the steps of meiosis?

• A. Interphase, Prophase 1, Metaphase 1, Anaphase 1, Telophase 1, Prophase 2, Metaphase 2, Anaphase 2, Telophase 2
• B. Interphase, Prophase 1, Metaphase 2, Anaphase 1, Telophase 1
• C. Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase
• D. Interphase, Prophase 1, Metaphase 1, Anaphase 1, Telophase 1

Answer: (A)

Meiosis happens in two consecutive divisions after DNA is replicated during interphase. The first division moves through prophase I, metaphase I, anaphase I, and telophase I. After that, the second division begins with prophase II, followed by metaphase II, anaphase II, and telophase II. The sequence that starts with Interphase and then lists these steps in that exact order reflects the two rounds of division and their proper progression, which is why it’s the correct representation.

Other sequences fail because they mix up the order (for example, placing metaphase II before completing the first division) or show only one division like mitosis, which doesn’t produce haploid cells. Some lists omit the second division or skip the brief transition between meiosis I and II, which makes them incomplete.