BIOLOGY 11E CHAPTERS 1-19
BIOLOGY 11E CHAPTERS 1-19
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ISBN: 9781307365849
Author: Raven
Publisher: MCG CUSTOM
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Chapter 10, Problem 4A

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.

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