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Question
Reduction in chromosome number occurs at the end of: a. Telophase II b. Telophase I c. Anaphase II d. Anaphase I
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
The chromosome number is reduced from diploid to haploid by the end of telophase I. At this point, each daughter nucleus has one complete set of chromosomes (though each chromosome is still duplicated). Telophase II separates sister chromatids but doesn't change the chromosome number further.
Hint
After the first division, the cells are already haploid.