Differentiate between Metaphase-$I$ of Meiosis and Metaphase-$II$ of Meiosis.

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Metaphase-$I$ of Meiosis Metaphase-$II$ of Meiosis
$(i)$ The centromere does not divide. $(i)$ The centromere divides.
$(ii)$ Homologous chromosome pairs are aligned at the equatorial plate. $(ii)$ Individual chromosomes are aligned at the equatorial plate.
$(iii)$ Each chromosome of the homologous pair is attached to spindle fibers from opposite poles. $(iii)$ The sister chromatids of each chromosome are attached to spindle fibers from opposite poles.
$(iv)$ Homologous chromosomes separate during Anaphase-$I$. $(iv)$ Sister chromatids separate during Anaphase-$II$.

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