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Standard XII

Biology

Diplotene

Separation of...

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Separation of homologous chromosomes and sister chromatids occurs during meiosis in

Anaphase I and anaphase II of meiosis respectively

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Metaphase I and metaphase II of meiosis respectively

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Anaphase II and anaphase I of meiosis respectively

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Anaphase I and metaphase II of meiosis respectively

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The correct option is A Anaphase I and anaphase II of meiosis respectively
The pairing of homologous chromosomes takes place in prophase I of meiosis which is separated in anaphase I leading to reduction of chromosome number to half. During anaphase II the sepsration of sister chromatids takes place.

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