In which of the following meiotic phase sister chromatids get separated?

Prophase I

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Metaphase I

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Metaphase II

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Anaphase I

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Anaphase II

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Solution

The correct option is E Anaphase II
In Anaphase II the centromere of each chromosome divides into two. The two centromeres along with their chromatids separate and move towards the opposite poles of the spindle as in mitosis. Thus option E is the correct answer.

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In which of the following meiotic phase sister chromatids get separated?

The correct option is E Anaphase IIIn Anaphase II the centromere of each chromosome divides into two. The two centromeres along with their chromatids separate and move towards the opposite poles of the spindle as in mitosis. Thus option E is the correct answer.

The correct option is E Anaphase II
In Anaphase II the centromere of each chromosome divides into two. The two centromeres along with their chromatids separate and move towards the opposite poles of the spindle as in mitosis. Thus option E is the correct answer.