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23 December, 03:29

Before duplication 1 chromosome = 1 chromatid and after

duplication1 chromosome has 2 chromatids. If a diploid organism had

2n = 12chromosomes, how many chromosomes and chromatids would be

presentin the cell after: a) the first division of meiosis b) the

seconddivision of meiosis c) a mitotic division?

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  1. 23 December, 03:41
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    a) the first division of meiosis: 6 chromosomes, 12 chromatids in each cell.

    b) the second division of meiosis: 6 chromosomes, 6 chromatids in each cell.

    c) a mitotic division: 12 chromosomes, 12 chromatids in each cell.

    Explanation:

    Meiosis-I includes separation of homologous chromosomes to the opposite poles during anaphase-I and thereby, reduces the chromosome number to half in each daughter cell. Therefore, after meiosis-I, each daughter cell would have 6 chromosomes and 12 chromatids.

    Meiosis-II includes splitting of centromere and separation of sister chromatids to the opposite poles during anaphase-II. Therefore, after meiosis-II, each daughter cell would have 6 chromosomes and 6 chromatids.

    Mitosis includes splitting of centromere and separation of sister chromatids to the opposite poles during anaphase. Therefore, after mitosis, each daughter cell would have 12 chromosomes and 12 chromatids.
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