What Might Be the Result If Breakdown of the Shugoshin

question 64

Multiple Choice

What might be the result if breakdown of the shugoshin protein were premature?

• A)The cohesion protein would hold the chromosome arms together longer.
• B)The separation of homologous chromosomes would occur prematurely.
• C)The separation of sister chromatids would occur prematurely.
• D)Spindle fibers wouldn't form.
• E)Sister chromatids would never separate.

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