Anaphase I is characterized by the separation of homologous chromosomes while sister chromatids remain associated at their centromeres. This results in:
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Correct answer: Reduction division
Because homologous pairs separate rather than sister chromatids, the number of chromosomes in the resulting daughter cells is halved. This is why Meiosis I is specifically called reduction division.
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More Meiosis and Its Significance questions
- The short stage between Meiosis I and Meiosis II is called:
- Meiosis II is often compared to mitosis because:
- How many daughter cells are produced at the end of Meiosis II, and what is their ploidy?
- Which enzyme is responsible for the process of crossing over?
- In which stage do the chromosomes become gradually visible under the light microscope as the first step of Prophase I?
- If a cell has 24 chromosomes at G1 phase, how many chromosomes will be present in each cell after Meiosis I?