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In Biology / College | 2025-07-08

In meiosis, a diploid cell divides twice, yielding four haploid daughter cells. What separates in meiosis I?

A. Old and new chromosomes
B. Parent and daughter DNA
C. Sister chromatids
D. Homologous chromosomes

Asked by lin2892

Answer (1)

During meiosis I, the process involves the separation of homologous chromosomes, which reduces the chromosome number by half. This stage is critical for the subsequent formation of haploid daughter cells. In contrast, sister chromatids are separated in meiosis II. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-08