Question

meiosis: separation of homologous chromosomes
during which phase of meiosis do the homologous chromosomes separate and head towards opposite poles of the cell?
multiple choice
metaphase ii
metaphase i
telophase i
anaphase i
anaphase ii

Explanation:

In meiosis, homologous chromosomes separate during Anaphase I. In Metaphase I, they align at the cell's equator. In Telophase I, the cell starts to divide. In Anaphase II, sister chromatids separate (not homologous chromosomes). In Metaphase II, chromosomes align again (but after homologous separation in Anaphase I). So the key event of homologous chromosome separation occurs in Anaphase I.

Answer:

Anaphase I