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A bivalent of meiosis i consists of...

A bivalent of meiosis i consists of

A

Two chromatids and one centromere

B

Two chromatids and two centromeres

C

Four chromatids and two centromeres

D

Four chromatids and four centromeres

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The correct Answer is:
C
A bivalent in metaphase I consists of four chromatids and two centromere.
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