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

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

Answer: (A)