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

1. Metaphase I
2. Metaphase II
3. Anaphase I
4. Anaphase II

Correct answer: Anaphase I

Solution

In meiosis I, homologous chromosomes separate from each other while sister chromatids remain joined at their centromeres. This happens during anaphase I, not anaphase II, where sister chromatids separate.

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