Question

During which phase of meiosis do homologous chromosomes separate?

• A. Prophase II
• B. Telophase I
• C. Metaphase I
• D. Anaphase I

Answer 1

The correct option is D Anaphase I

When homologous chromosomes separate the DNA content is reduced to half as each daughter cell receives one copy of the duplicated homologous chromosome.

As the DNA content is reduced to half in meiosis I so, this separation of homologous chromosome takes place in Anaphase I.

so the correct answer is 'Anaphase I'.