question_answer 24)

Which of the events listed below is not observed during mitosis? (a) Chromatin condensation (b) Movement of centrioles to opposite poles (c) Appearance of chromosomes with two chromosome joined together at the centromere (d) Crossing over

Answer:

                (d) Crossing Over is the phenomenon of genetic exchange between homologous pair of - chromosomes and is a characteristic feature of meiotic cell division. It does not occur in mitosis. Rest of the options represent stages in mitosis.