Question

Which of the following statements best describes the major difference between metaphase I of meiosis and metaphase of mitosis?

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

(A) In metaphase I, tetrad sets of homologous chromosomes stay together as they line up along the center of the cell.

Explanation:

In meiosis, homologous chromosomes pair with each other (i.e., they form tetrads) and crossing-over occur. In mitosis, not of these things occur. In metaphase I of meiosis, tetrads follow on the metaphase plate.  In mitosis, there is only one state and it creates two daughter cells

Answer 2

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The major difference betwenn metaphase I (meiosis) and metaphase (mitosis) is: (A) In metaphase I, tetrad sets of homologous chromosomes stay together as they line up along the center of the cell. 

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