The Following Question Refers to the Essential Steps in Meiosis

question 52

Multiple Choice

The following question refers to the essential steps in meiosis described below.
1) formation of four new nuclei,each with half the chromosomes present in the parental nucleus
2) alignment of homologous chromosomes at the metaphase plate
3) separation of sister chromatids
4) separation of the homologs;no uncoupling of the centromere
5) synapsis;chromosomes moving to the middle of the cell in pairs
Which of the steps take(s) place in both mitosis and meiosis?

• A)3
• B)5
• C)2 and 3 only
• D)2,3,and 5

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