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JAMB Biology 2003 Question 26

Question 26

Cell Division

Homologous pairs of chromosomes separate during

  1. A.Cytolysis
  2. B.Cleavage
  3. C.Mitosis
  4. D.Meiosis.
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Answer: D (Meiosis.)

Explanation

In the first division of meiosis, homologous chromosomes pair up and then move to opposite poles. This halves the chromosome number for gametes.