What is one of the very important differences between mitosis and meiosis?

a. Chromosomes align midway between spindle poles only in meiosis.
b. Homologous chromosomes pair up and exchange genetic material only in meiosis.
c. DNA is replicated only in mitosis.
d. Sister chromatids separate only in meiosis.
e. Interphase occurs only in mitosis.


b

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