Question
When and why does reduction in the number of chromosomes take place in meiosis?
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Answer
- Actual reduction in the number of chromosomes takes place in Anaphase I.
- This is because in Anaphase I, one member from each homologous pair moves to one pole; the two chromatids of the chromosomes do not separate as the centromeres do not divide at this stage.
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