Suppose a cell lacks functional Shugoshin. What is the predicted effect on cohesin?

A) Cohesin will be cleaved prior to metaphase in mitosis.
B) Cohesin will not be cleaved during mitosis or meiosis.
C) Cohesin at the centromeres of sister chromatids will be cleaved during meiosis I.
D) Cohesin on the arms of sister chromatids will be cleaved during meiosis II.
E) Cohesin will be cleaved normally during mitosis and meiosis I.


C) Cohesin at the centromeres of sister chromatids will be cleaved during meiosis I.

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