Biology for IGCSE & O level - Inheritance (Section 2 - No. 37)

What is the main difference between anaphase of mitosis and anaphase I of meiosis?
Sister chromatids separate in mitosis, while homologous chromosomes separate in anaphase I of meiosis.
Homologous chromosomes separate in mitosis, while sister chromatids separate in anaphase I of meiosis.
Chromosomes line up along the metaphase plate in anaphase of mitosis, but not in anaphase I of meiosis.
Anaphase of mitosis occurs in diploid cells, while anaphase I of meiosis occurs in haploid cells.

Explanation

The primary difference is what separates.

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