Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between meiosis and mendel’s law of independent assortment? crossing over occurs in metaphase and leads to variation. sister chromatids separate in anaphase 2. homologous pairs randomly separate in anaphase i. non-sister homologs break off and reform on different chromosomes.

Homologous pairs randomly separate in anaphase I.

Meiosis is a process of cell division where the gametes or sex cells of organisms divide and form into four haploid cells. Anaphase I is part of Meiosis I where the homologous chromosomes separate however these chromosomes now contain DNA from their mother and father.

A

Explanation:

B is incorrect because chromosomes in eukaryotes are made of DNA, generally.  

C is incorrect because chromosomes are less condensed when not dividing.

D is incorrect because a homolog is a part of a chromosome that is similar to another species' chromosome.

Therefore, A must be correct.