Asked by Sophia Doebler on Sep 26, 2024
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During which phase of meiosis do the centromeres of double-stranded chromosomes divide, followed by the sister chromatids moving toward opposite poles of the cell, and now being called single-stranded chromosomes?
A) Anaphase I
B) Metaphase II
C) Anaphase II
D) Telophase II
E) Metaphase I
Centromeres
The region on a chromosome where the two sister chromatids attach and that is crucial for proper chromosome segregation during cell division.
Sister Chromatids
Refers to two identical strands joined by a common centromere, formed from the replication of a chromosome during S phase of the cell cycle.
- Describe the phases and purposes of meiosis.
Verified Answer
NM
nokukhanya mnyangoabout 18 hours ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
During anaphase II of meiosis, the centromere of double-stranded chromosomes divide, and the sister chromatids then move towards opposite poles of the cell, becoming single-stranded chromosomes. This is the characteristic behavior of anaphase II and is not seen in any other phase of meiosis.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the phases and purposes of meiosis.
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