Which of the following events occurs during meiosis I but not during meiosis II?
A)Separation of sister chromatids
B)The cytoplasm divides
C)Individual chromosomes line up on the metaphase plate
D)Chromosomes condense
E)The two chromosomes of each homologous pair separate

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The separation of homologous chromosomes occurs during meiosis I but not during meiosis II. During meiosis I, the two chromosomes of each homologous pair separate, while in meiosis II, sister chromatids separate. Choice A is incorrect because the separation of sister chromatids occurs during both meiosis I and II. Choice B is incorrect because the cytoplasm divides during both meiosis I and II. Choice C is incorrect because individual chromosomes line up on the metaphase plate in both meiosis I and II. Choice D is incorrect because chromosomes condense during both meiosis I and II.

Which of the Following Events Occurs During Meiosis I but Not