Which of the following events occurs during mitosis but not during meiosis?
A)Sister chromatids segregate.
B)Homologous chromosomes pair.
C)Crossing-over occurs between homologous chromosomes.
D)Chromosomes align on the metaphase plate.
E)None of the choices is correct.

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During mitosis, sister chromatids segregate, and chromosomes align on the metaphase plate, which also occurs in meiosis. Homologous chromosomes pairing and crossing-over are specific to meiosis, not mitosis. Therefore, none of the choices listed occurs exclusively during mitosis.

Which of the Following Events Occurs During Mitosis but Not