Homologous chromosomes separates in which of the following phase of meiosis?

Metaphase I

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Metaphase II

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Anaphase I

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Anaphase II

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Solution

The correct option is C Anaphase I
During meiosis, homologous chromosomes separate during meiosis I in the anaphase stage. Hence, Anaphase I of meiosis I is the actual stage in which chromosome number is reduced to half. This is the stage when there is distribution of the chromosomes occurs without breaking of the chromosomes at the centromere.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.

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Sr. no	List I	Sr.no	List II
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