No at the time of metaphase II, no homologous chromosomes pair up as in metaphase I.
• The process, which transforms a diploid cell into four haploid cells at the time of gamete formation is known as meiosis.
• In meiosis I, metaphase 1 can be found, while in meiosis II, metaphase 2 can be found.
• Both metaphase 1 and 2 are distinct from each other.
• During metaphase 1, the pairs of homologous chromosomes align on the metaphase plate of the cell, and they are attached with the meiotic spindle via centromeres.
• While in metaphase 2, that is, in meiosis II, single chromosomes align in the metaphase plate. It is distinct from the metaphase 1 as pairs of homologous chromosomes align in the metaphase plate in metaphase 1.
• The pairs of homologous chromosomes align at the middle of the cells in metaphase 1, while in metaphase 2, single chromosomes line up at the middle.
Thus, the prime distinction between metaphase 1 and 2 is that in metaphase 1, the homologous chromosomes align at the metaphase plate while in metaphase 2, single chromosomes align at the metaphase plate.
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