Multiple Choice
Which phase of meiosis is most similar to mitosis in terms of separating sister chromatids?
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17. Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction
Meiosis
Multiple Choice
Which stage of meiosis is most similar to mitosis in terms of sister chromatid separation?
A
Telophase I
B
Meiosis II (anaphase II)
C
Meiosis I (anaphase I)
D
Prophase I
Verified step by step guidance1
Step 1: Understand the key difference between meiosis I and meiosis II. In meiosis I, homologous chromosomes are separated, whereas in meiosis II, sister chromatids are separated.
Step 2: Recall that mitosis involves the separation of sister chromatids during anaphase, which ensures each daughter cell receives an identical set of chromosomes.
Step 3: Compare the stages of meiosis to mitosis. Since mitosis separates sister chromatids, the meiosis stage that also separates sister chromatids will be most similar to mitosis.
Step 4: Identify that anaphase II of meiosis II is when sister chromatids separate, just like in mitosis.
Step 5: Conclude that meiosis II (anaphase II) is the stage most similar to mitosis in terms of sister chromatid separation.
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