The stage during which separation of the paired homologous chromosomes begins is
Diakinesis
Diplotene
Pachytene
Zygotene
Explanation:
Synaptonemal complex disintegrates. Terminalisation begins at diplotene stage i.e. chiasmata start to shift towards end.
Synaptonemal complex disintegrates. Terminalisation begins at diplotene stage i.e. chiasmata start to shift towards end.