​Which statement correctly describes chromosome segregation during meiosis?

A) ​Each new nucleus contains a different number of chromosomes.
B) ​Homologous chromosomes separate during anaphase II.
C) ​Maternal and paternal chromosomes segregate randomly.
D) ​Two nuclei contain only maternal chromosomes and the other two nuclei contain only paternal chromosomes.
E) ​Each new nucleus contains the maternal and paternal chromosome for each homologous pair.

Chromosome Segregation

The process during cell division in which chromosomes are equally distributed into two new nuclei, ensuring each daughter cell receives an identical set of chromosomes.

Meiosis

A specialized type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, resulting in the production of sexually reproductive cells, such as sperm and eggs.

Homologous Chromosomes

Pairs of chromosomes that have the same structure and gene sequence, one inherited from each parent.