In biology class, Joan makes careful observations using a microscope of stained cells undergoing meiosis. During which phase of meiosis will she see homologous chromosomes first pair up?

A) anaphase I
B) prophase I
C) metaphase II
D) metaphase I


Ans: B) prophase I

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