During meiosis, what is the primary event that occurs during telophase I?

• A. Crossing over occurs between non-sister chromatids of homologous chromosomes, forming chiasmata.
• B. Sister chromatids separate at the centromeres and move to opposite poles.
• C. Homologous chromosomes reach opposite poles, nuclear envelopes may reform, and cytokinesis often produces two haploid cells with sister chromatids still joined.
• D. Chromosomes align individually along the metaphase plate with independent assortment of sister chromatids.

Answer: (C)