The phase of mitosis in which sister chromatids move towards opposite poles:
Correct answer: A. Anaphase
- A. Anaphase
- B. Metaphase
- C. Prophase
- D. Telophase
Explanation
Anaphase is the most critical phase of the mitosis, which ensures equal distribution of chromatids in the daughter cells. The kinetochore fibers of spindle contract towards their respective poles, at the same time polar microtubules elongates exert force and sister chromatids are separated from centromere. As a result, half sister chromatids travel towards each pole.In metaphase, chromosomes line at the equator of the spindle. In prophase, chromosomes condense and the nuclear envelope disintegrates. In telophase, the sister chromatids have reached their respective poles and the two daughter nuclei form.
This question appeared on the UHS MDCAT 2019 paper, which you can sit online with every answer explained.
Report an error
The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.
Prefer email? [email protected]
About Chromosomes
Chromosomes are DNA-protein structures that carry genes and become visible during cell division. Coverage includes chromatin, centromeres, sister chromatids, homologous chromosomes, chromosome number, and the distinction between diploid and haploid cells, with links to DNA replication, mitosis and meiosis.
Practise Cell Structure and Function
2,484 free Cell Structure and Function MCQs from Biology, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.
Discussion
Stuck on an option, or know a faster way to get there? Ask or explain it here.
No comments yet. Be the first to explain this one.
Exams that ask Biology questions like this
Biology is on 8 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.
More Chromosomes questions
Infertility, short height, a webbed neck, and a low hairline are symptoms of _ syndrome.
Which of the following is an example of autosomal non-disjunction?
Down's syndrome is characterized by _ at chromosome 21.
Chromosomal abnormality in Turner syndrome is represented by?
DNA and histones together form a beed like structure called:
Condensation of chromosome reaches to its peak during early: