The Biology Project: Cell Biology

Meiosis Tutorial

Problem 3: Mitosis vs. Meiosis

Which of the following is unique to mitosis and not a part of meiosis?

D. homologous chromosomes behave independently
Correct.
Pairing of homologous chromosomes allowing independent segregation and crossing over is unique to meiosis. In mitosis, homologous chromosomes behave independently.


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