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If your cell has 24 chromatids, what will be the number of a chromosome at each pole after anaphase 1?(a) 6(b) 12(c) 18(d) 24I had been asked this question in quiz.The above asked question is from Meiosis 1 Metaphase, Anaphase & Telophase topic in division Chromosomal Changes During Meiosis of Cytogenetics

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Correct answer is (a) 6

Easiest explanation: 24 chromatids means there are 12 CHROMOSMES. Anaphase 1 is REDUCTION division so each homologue should move to OPPOSITE pole, resulting in reduction. Finally thus there will be only 6 chromosomes at each pole.



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