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Cell Cycle and Cell Division: Meiosis I Trap MCQ

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Meiosis I TrapHardQuestion 10003

Question

Reduction in chromosome number during meiosis happens because:

  1. A
    Homologous chromosomes separate in anaphase I
    Correct
  2. B
    Sister chromatids separate in prophase I
  3. C
    DNA fails to replicate
  4. D
    Cytokinesis occurs only once

Correct answer

Homologous chromosomes separate in anaphase I

Explanation

The reductional event is separation of homologous chromosomes, not sister chromatids.

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