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In meiosis, the homologous chromosomes separate during:
AAnaphase II
BProphase II
CAnaphase I (chromosome number halved: 2n → n)
DMetaphase I
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Anaphase I (chromosome number halved: 2n → n)
Anaphase I: homologous chromosomes (each consisting of 2 sister chromatids) separate to opposite poles. Reductional division. Anaphase II: sister chromatids separate (like mitotic anaphase). Hence 4 haploid products.
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