During telophase I of meiosis, which event most directly occurs?

• A. Sister chromatids separate at the centromeres and move to opposite poles.
• B. Homologous chromosomes reach opposite poles and nuclear envelopes may reform around each haploid set, often followed by cytokinesis.
• C. Homologous chromosomes pair (synapsis) and crossing over occurs between non-sister chromatids.
• D. Chromosomes align individually on the metaphase plate with kinetochores attached to opposite spindle poles.

Answer: (B)