Multiple Choice
What does it mean when we say that mitosis and meiosis II are forms of 'equational division' while meiosis I is a form of 'reductional division'?
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12. Meiosis
Mitosis & Meiosis Review
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During which of the following processes do sister chromatids separate from each other?
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During meiosis I only.
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During meiosis II only.
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During both mitosis and meiosis I.
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During both mitosis and meiosis II.
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Understand the basic definitions: Sister chromatids are identical copies of a single chromosome that are connected by a centromere. They are crucial during cell division.
Review the stages of mitosis: In mitosis, sister chromatids separate during anaphase. This is when the centromeres split and the chromatids are pulled to opposite poles of the cell.
Examine meiosis: Meiosis consists of two rounds of division, meiosis I and meiosis II. In meiosis I, homologous chromosomes (not sister chromatids) separate. In meiosis II, similar to mitosis, sister chromatids separate.
Compare the processes: In mitosis, sister chromatids separate during anaphase. In meiosis II, sister chromatids also separate during anaphase II. Therefore, sister chromatids separate during both mitosis and meiosis II.
Conclude the analysis: Based on the understanding of these processes, the correct answer is that sister chromatids separate during both mitosis and meiosis II.
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