Cohesion rings hold the replicated DNA/sister chromatids near each other and at the transition between metaphase and anaphase:

a. securin becomes active and breaks the cohesion ring
b. securin becomes active and degrades separase
c. securin becomes degraded and activates separase.
d. anaphase promoting complex is active and degrades securin.
e. two of the above.


Answer: e. two of the above.

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