What is required for the separation of homologous chromosomes at anaphase I of meiosis I?
A)the separation of sister centromeres
B)the dissolution of the chiasmata
C)the dissolution of the centromeres
D)the dissolution of the centrosomes
E)the separation of nucleosomes

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The dissolution of the chiasmata, which are the points where homologous chromosomes are connected due to crossing over, is required for their separation at anaphase I of meiosis I. This allows the homologous chromosomes to move to opposite poles of the cell.

What Is Required for the Separation of Homologous Chromosomes at Anaphase