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 pair (synapsis) and crossing over occurs between non-sister chromatids.
• C. Chromosomes align individually at the metaphase plate, with sister chromatids attached to opposite spindle poles.
• D. Homologous chromosomes reach opposite poles and nuclear envelopes may reform around each haploid set (sister chromatids remain joined).

Answer: (D)