During mitosis and meiosis, many of the cellular processes are similar. What differences can be seen between prophase in mitosis and prophase I in meiosis?

A) During meiosis, but not mitosis, the homologous chromosomes pair together in tetrads.
B) During meiosis, but not mitosis, the chromosomes are quadrupled prior to division.
C) There are no differences between mitosis and meiosis at these stages.
D) During mitosis, but not meiosis, the homologous chromosomes pair up


Ans: A) During meiosis, but not mitosis, the homologous chromosomes pair together in tetrads.

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