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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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What happens to centromeres during anaphase I of meiosis?
Options
A They break up completely
B They remain intact while homologs separate
Correct Answer
C They replicate into four distinct units
D They fuse with spindle pole asters
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In anaphase I, centromeres do not split; whole dyad chromosomes move to opposite poles, separating homologous pairs.

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