In which phase(s) of cell division do we observe splitting of the centromere of each chromosome which is holding the sister chromatids together?
(a) Metaphase of mitosis
(b) Anaphase I of meiosis
(c) Anaphase of mitosis
(d) Anaphase II of meiosis

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b and c

a and b

b, c and d

c and d

answer is C.

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Splitting of centromere of each chromosome which was holding the sister chromatids together is seen in anaphase of mitosis and in anaphase II of meiosis. In anaphase I of meiosis the homologous chromosomes separate, while sister chromatids remain associated at their centromeres.

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