The correct sequence for the steps of meiosis I is
A) interphase-mitosis-meiosis
B) telophase-anaphase-metaphase-prophase
C) 46 chromosomes, 23 chromosomes, then 46 chromosomes
D) prophase-metaphase-anaphase-telophase
E) anaphase-metaphase-prophase-telophase

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The correct sequence for meiosis I is prophase-metaphase-anaphase-telophase. This is because during meiosis I, homologous chromosomes pair up and exchange genetic material (crossing-over) in prophase I, then line up in pairs at the metaphase plate in metaphase I, separate and move toward opposite poles in anaphase I, and finally reach the poles and form nuclei in telophase I.

The Correct Sequence for the Steps of Meiosis I Is