Which of the following events occurs during mitosis but not during meiosis?
A) segregation of sister chromatids
B) pairing of homologous chromosomes
C) crossing-over between homologous chromosomes
D) alignment of chromosomes on the metaphase plate
E) None of the choices are correct

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All the listed events occur in both mitosis and meiosis at some stage. Segregation of sister chromatids occurs in both processes, pairing and crossing-over of homologous chromosomes are specific to meiosis, and alignment on the metaphase plate occurs in both.

Which of the Following Events Occurs During Mitosis but Not