The stage during which separation of the paired homologous chromosomes begins is

Diakinesis

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Pachytene

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Zygotene

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Diplotene

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Solution

The correct option is C Diplotene
The separation of the paired homologous chromosome begins due to the dissolution of a synaptonemal complex between the two chromosomal arms. Due to this dissolution, two chromosomal arms repel each other and move apart. Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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