11.What features of meiosis allow for independent assortment of chromosomes? A.separation of sister chromatids B.reduction of chromosome number from diploid to haploid C.random alignment of homologous chromosome pairs on the metaphase plate D.both the separation of sister chromatids and the reduction of chromosome number from diploid to haploid

11.What features of meiosis allow for independent assortment of chromosomes? A.separation of sister chromatids B.reduction of chromosome number from diploid to haploid C.random alignment of homologous chromosome pairs on the metaphase plate D.both the separation of sister chromatids and the reduction of chromosome number from diploid to haploid

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Chapter11: Meiosis: The Cellular Basis Of Sexual Reproduction

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