Chromatids are Separated from Each Other

Question

Chromatids are separated from each other.
A) The statement is true for mitosis only.
B) The statement is true for meiosis I only.
C) The statement is true for meiosis II only.
D) The statement is true for mitosis and meiosis I.
E) The statement is true for mitosis and meiosis II.

Accepted Answer

Chromatids are separated from each other during both mitosis and meiosis II. In mitosis, this separation ensures that each daughter cell receives an identical set of chromosomes. In meiosis II, it ensures that each gamete receives a single copy of each chromosome.