Segregation of alleles occurs when
A) homologous chromosomes separate during meiosis.
B) homologous chromosomes separate during mitosis.
C) sister chromatids separate during meiosis.
D) sister chromatids separate during mitosis.

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Homologous chromosomes separate during meiosis, which results in the segregation of alleles. This is because each homologous chromosome carries a different allele for a particular gene, and the separation ensures that each gamete receives only one copy of the allele. Segregation of alleles is what creates genetic diversity in sexually reproducing organisms.

Segregation of Alleles Occurs When