Identify the meiotic stage in which the homologous chromosomes separate while the sister chromatids remain associated at their centromeres. (Mains 2012)

(A)Metaphase I
(B)Metaphase II
(C)Anaphase I
(D)Anaphase II

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**Anaphase I:** The homologous chromosomes separate, while sister chromatids remain associated at their centromeres (Figure 10.3).

Chapter: Cell Cycle and Cell Division
Section: 10.4.1 Meiosis I
Page: 7
Words matched: 16 of 16

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0, emb=0.9263, combined=0.9558). Verified: high — The span explicitly states 'The homologous chromosomes separate, while sister chromatids remain associated at their centromeres' which is the exact biological fact distinguishing Anaphase I from other meiotic stages.

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