When does the segregation of homologous chromosomes occur?
(A) Before stage ①
(B) Between stages ① and ②
(C) Between stages ② and ③
(D) Between stages ① and ② and again between stages ② and ③ - HSC - SSCE Biology - Question 13 - 2016 - Paper 1
Question 13
When does the segregation of homologous chromosomes occur?
(A) Before stage ①
(B) Between stages ① and ②
(C) Between stages ② and ③
(D) Between stages ① and ② and a... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:When does the segregation of homologous chromosomes occur?
(A) Before stage ①
(B) Between stages ① and ②
(C) Between stages ② and ③
(D) Between stages ① and ② and again between stages ② and ③ - HSC - SSCE Biology - Question 13 - 2016 - Paper 1
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Between stages ① and ②
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The segregation of homologous chromosomes occurs during meiosis, specifically during anaphase I, which takes place between stages ① and ②. During this phase, homologous chromosomes are pulled apart and move to opposite poles of the cell, ensuring that each gamete receives only one chromosome from each homologous pair.