During the first metaphase of meiosis, the centromeres

Undergo division

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Do not divide

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Divide but do not separate

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Are not identical

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Solution

The correct option is A Do not divide
Meiosis occurs in two stages - meiosis I and meiosis II. During meiosis I, homologous chromosomes separate and the number of chromosomes in daughter cells get reduced to half. This division is known as reduction division. During meiosis II, centromere splits and the chromosome number remains the same in the daughter cells. Hence, meiosis II is known as equational division.
So, the correct answer is 'Do not divide'

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