Table 1 shows the stage and number of cells and chromosomes per cell at the end of the stage in a 2n=24 organism. Table 1. Cell and chromosome count during selected phases of meiosis
Stage Number of Cells Number of Chromosomes per Cell
Prophase I 1 24
Metaphase I 1 24
Anaphase I 1 24
Telophase I 1 24
Beginning of Prophase II 2 12

Which of the following statements correctly describes the chromosomes in each daughter cell at the end of meiosis I?

A . Each daughter cell contains 12 chromatids. Each chromatid is one of two from a single chromosome with the other one of the pair found in the other daughter cell.

B. Each daughter cell contains 12 chromatids. Each chromatid is one of two from a single chromosome with the other one of the pair found in the other daughter cell.

C. Each daughter cell contains 12 chromosomes, each composed of two chromatids. Since the chromosomes were randomly divided, one daughter cell may contain both of a pair of homologous chromosomes, while the other cell contains both of another pair of homologous chromosomes.

D. Each daughter cell contains 12 chromosomes, each composed of two chromatids. Since the chromosomes were randomly divided, one daughter cell may contain both of a pair of homologous chromosomes, while the other cell contains both of another pair of homologous chromosomes.