During what stage of meiosis do sister chromatids separate from each other?

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

Answer: (A)

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1. Understand the process of meiosis, which consists of two consecutive divisions: Meiosis I and Meiosis II. Each division has specific stages: Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase.
2. Recall that during Meiosis I, homologous chromosomes are separated, not sister chromatids. This is a key distinction between Meiosis I and Meiosis II.
3. In Meiosis II, the separation of sister chromatids occurs. This is similar to what happens during mitosis.
4. Identify the stages of Meiosis II: Prophase II, Metaphase II, Anaphase II, and Telophase II. Focus on Anaphase II, where the sister chromatids are pulled apart.
5. Conclude that the stage during which sister chromatids separate is Anaphase II, as this is when the chromatids are pulled to opposite poles of the cell.