How does prophase in mitosis differ from prophase I in meiosis?

A) During prophase in mitosis, the chromosomes are duplicated.
B) During prophase in mitosis the homologous chromosomes pair together.
C) During prophase I in meiosis the homologous chromosomes pair together.
D) During prophase I in meiosis the chromosomes are duplicated


Ans: C) During prophase I in meiosis the homologous chromosomes pair together.

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