Select true or false for each of the following statements regarding metaphase I. Homologous chromosomes are connected only at the centromeres. Answertruefalse Homologous chromosomes are aligned at the metaphase plate. Answertruefalse The paternal chromosomes are aligned on one side of the metaphase plate and the maternal chromosomes are aligned at the other. Answertruefalse In a cell with 4 chromosome pairs, there are 16 different ways to align the tetrads. Answertruefalse Homologous chromosomes are independently assorted. Answertruefalse

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Select true or false for each of the following statements regarding metaphase I.

Homologous chromosomes are connected only at the centromeres. Answertruefalse

Homologous chromosomes are aligned at the metaphase plate. Answertruefalse

The paternal chromosomes are aligned on one side of the metaphase plate and the maternal chromosomes are aligned at the other. Answertruefalse

In a cell with 4 chromosome pairs, there are 16 different ways to align the tetrads. Answertruefalse

Homologous chromosomes are independently assorted. Answertruefalse

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