Question

multiple choice question
during which stage of meiosis will homologous chromosomes separate as they are pulled to opposite poles?

metaphase ii
anaphase i
metaphase i
anaphase ii

Explanation:

To solve this, we recall the stages of meiosis:

• Metaphase II: Sister chromatids line up at the equator; no homologous chromosome separation.
• Anaphase I: Homologous chromosomes are pulled to opposite poles (this is the separation of homologous chromosomes).
• Metaphase I: Homologous chromosomes pair up and line up at the equator, no separation here.
• Anaphase II: Sister chromatids separate, not homologous chromosomes.

So the correct option is Anaphase I.

Answer:

B. Anaphase I