Meiosis Knowledge-Based Practice

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    Which of the following events is directly responsible for reducing the chromosome number from diploid (2n2n) to haploid (nn) during meiosis?

    • A) The separation of sister chromatids during anaphase II
    • B) The condensation of chromatin into visible chromosomes during prophase I
    • C) The replication of DNA during the interphase prior to meiosis
    • D) The separation of homologous chromosomes during anaphase I

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