What might be the result if the breakdown of the shugoshin protein were premature?
A) The cohesion protein would hold the chromosome arms together longer.
B) The separation of homologous chromosomes would occur prematurely.
C) The separation of sister chromatids would occur prematurely.
D) Spindle fibers would not form.
E) Sister chromatids would never separate.

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Shugoshin protects cohesin at the centromeres during meiosis. If shugoshin breaks down prematurely, cohesin would not be protected, leading to the premature separation of sister chromatids.

What Might Be the Result If the Breakdown of the Shugoshin