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Multiple Choice
What occurs during Telophase I of meiosis?
A
Sister chromatids separate and move to opposite poles.
B
The nuclear membrane reforms around each set of chromosomes.
C
Chromosomes line up at the equatorial plate.
D
Homologous chromosomes separate and move to opposite poles.
Verified step by step guidance
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Understand that meiosis is a type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, resulting in four haploid cells. It consists of two stages: Meiosis I and Meiosis II.
Recognize that Telophase I is a phase within Meiosis I. During this phase, the cell undergoes changes to prepare for the division into two cells.
Recall that during Telophase I, the nuclear membrane reforms around each set of chromosomes. This is a key event that distinguishes Telophase I from other phases.
Note that the chromosomes at this stage are still composed of sister chromatids, but they are no longer homologous pairs, as homologous chromosomes have already separated during Anaphase I.
Understand that the reformation of the nuclear membrane signifies the end of Telophase I, leading to cytokinesis, where the cell divides into two daughter cells, each with half the number of chromosomes.