Multiple Choice
Which process occurs in both mitosis and meiosis?
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17. Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction
Meiosis
Multiple Choice
Which stage of meiosis is most similar to mitosis in terms of chromosome behavior (sister chromatids separating to opposite poles)?
A
Meiosis I (especially anaphase I)
B
Metaphase I
C
Prophase I
D
Meiosis II (especially anaphase II)
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Recall the key difference between meiosis I and meiosis II: In meiosis I, homologous chromosomes separate, while in meiosis II, sister chromatids separate.
Understand that mitosis involves the separation of sister chromatids to opposite poles during anaphase, which is similar to what happens in meiosis II.
Identify that during anaphase I of meiosis, homologous chromosomes (each still composed of sister chromatids) are pulled apart, which differs from mitosis.
Recognize that in meiosis II, especially anaphase II, the sister chromatids separate and move to opposite poles, mirroring the behavior seen in mitosis.
Conclude that the stage of meiosis most similar to mitosis in terms of chromosome behavior is meiosis II, particularly anaphase II.
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