The metaphase to anaphase transition involves a. new force being generated to pull the chromatids apart. b. an increase in force on sister chromatids to pull them apart. c. completing DNA replication of centromeres allowing chromosomes to be pulled apart. d. loss of cohesion between sister chromatids.

The metaphase to anaphase transition involves a. new force being generated to pull the chromatids apart. b. an increase in force on sister chromatids to pull them apart. c. completing DNA replication of centromeres allowing chromosomes to be pulled apart. d. loss of cohesion between sister chromatids.

BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)

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Chapter11: How Cells Reproduce

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Problem 15SA: Match each stage with the events listed. ___ metaphase a. sister chromatids move apart ___ prophase...

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