AP BIOLOGY

PLANTS

ALTERNATION OF GENERATIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Sister chromatids are separated during
A
synapsis.
B
prophase I.
C
anaphase I.
D
anaphase II.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The sister chromatids are pairs of identical copies of DNA joined at a point called the centromere. During anaphase, each pair of chromosomes is separated into two identical, independent chromosomes. The chromosomes are separated by a structure called the mitotic spindle.

Detailed explanation-2: -Anaphase II: During anaphase II, the centromere splits, freeing the sister chromatids from each other. At this point, spindle fibers begin to shorten, pulling the newly-separated sister chromatids towards opposite ends of the cell.

Detailed explanation-3: -Anaphase II is the stage when sister chromatids of every chromosome separate and begin to move towards the opposite ends of the cell. The separation and the movement is due to the shortening of the kinetochore microtubules.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sister chromatids separate during anaphase in a three-stage program as directed by interaxis bridges.

Detailed explanation-5: -Anaphase II involves separation of the sister chromatids.

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