In meiosis I, what is the primary outcome of the division?

• A. Sister chromatids separate to form two haploid cells with unduplicated chromosomes.
• B. Two haploid cells are produced, each with duplicated chromosomes (sister chromatids still joined).
• C. Two diploid cells are produced, each genetically identical to the parent cell.
• D. Four haploid cells are produced, each with single (unduplicated) chromosomes.

Answer: (B)