Which of the following statements about meiosis is FALSE?
A)Homologous chromosomes separate from each other during anaphase I.
B)Sister chromatids separate from each other during anaphase II.
C)Crossing over takes place during prophase I.
D)DNA replication occurs between the first and second divisions.
E)The chromosome number is reduced by one-half at the end of the first division.

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DNA replication occurs prior to the first division of meiosis, during interphase. There is no replication between the first and second divisions.

Which of the Following Statements About Meiosis Is FALSE