During which stage of meiosis do the sister chromatids separate?

• A. Anaphase I
• B. Anaphase II
• C. Metaphase I
• D. Metaphase II

Answer: (B)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Understand the process of meiosis, which consists of two consecutive divisions: Meiosis I and Meiosis II.
2. Recall that during Meiosis I, homologous chromosomes are separated, not sister chromatids. This is a key distinction from mitosis.
3. In Meiosis II, the process resembles mitosis, where the sister chromatids are separated.
4. Identify the stages of Meiosis II: Prophase II, Metaphase II, Anaphase II, and Telophase II.
5. Recognize that during Anaphase II, the sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell, leading to their separation.