During Which Stage of Meiosis Do Homologous Chromosomes Separate

Question

During which stage of meiosis do homologous chromosomes separate?
A) meiosis I
B) meiosis II
C) interphase
D) cytokinesis

Accepted Answer

Homologous chromosomes separate during the first stage of meiosis, known as meiosis I. In this stage, the pairs of homologous chromosomes separate and are distributed to different daughter cells. Meiosis II then separates the sister chromatids of each chromosome.