When Does the Segregation of Alleles Occur

question 40

Multiple Choice

When does the segregation of alleles occur?

• A) Homologous chromosomes separate during meiosis.
• B) Homologous chromosomes separate during mitosis.
• C) Sister chromatids separate during meiosis.
• D) Sister chromatids separate during mitosis.

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