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Multiple Choice
Which of the following events occurs during Anaphase I of meiosis?
A
Chromosomes line up at the metaphase plate.
B
Sister chromatids are separated and move to opposite poles.
C
Homologous chromosomes are pulled to opposite poles of the cell.
D
The nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes.
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Understand the stages of meiosis: Meiosis consists of two main stages, Meiosis I and Meiosis II, each with their own sub-stages: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.
Focus on Anaphase I: During Anaphase I of meiosis, homologous chromosomes, which are pairs of chromosomes containing the same genes but possibly different alleles, are separated.
Differentiate between homologous chromosomes and sister chromatids: In Anaphase I, it is the homologous chromosomes that are pulled apart, not the sister chromatids. Sister chromatids are separated during Anaphase II.
Identify the movement of chromosomes: In Anaphase I, the homologous chromosomes are pulled to opposite poles of the cell by the spindle fibers, which is a key event in reducing the chromosome number by half.
Clarify the incorrect options: Chromosomes lining up at the metaphase plate occurs during Metaphase I, and the nuclear envelope re-forming happens during Telophase I, not Anaphase I.