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A model of onion root meristem cells during cell division is shown here. Which explanation is true about the cell labeled with the letter A? Select all that apply.
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A The chromosomes are independently assorting to ensure that the haploid daughter cells are genetically diverse.The chromosomes are independently assorting to ensure that the haploid daughter cells are genetically diverse.
B The chromosomes are migrating to the center of the cell to cause a fertilization event resulting in a diploid cell.The chromosomes are migrating to the center of the cell to cause a fertilization event resulting in a diploid cell.
C The chromosomes are undergoing crossing over to ensure that the daughter cells are genetically diverse from the parent cell.The chromosomes are undergoing crossing over to ensure that the daughter cells are genetically diverse from the parent cell.
D The chromosomes were duplicated prior to mitosis to ensure that a full complement of genetic material is passed to the daughter cells.The chromosomes were duplicated prior to mitosis to ensure that a full complement of genetic material is passed to the daughter cells.
E The chromosomes are being pulled to opposite sides of the dividing cell to ensure a full complement of genetic material is passed to the daughter cells.

Answer 1

D The chromosomes were duplicated prior to mitosis to ensure that a full complement of genetic material is passed to the daughter cells.
E The chromosomes are being pulled to opposite sides of the dividing cell to ensure a full complement of genetic material is passed to the daughter cells.