Which term describes centromeres uncoupling, sister chromatids separating and the two new chromosomes moving to opposite poles of the cell?
Correct answer: B. Anaphase
- A. Telophase
- B. Anaphase
- C. Prometaphase
- D. Metaphase
Explanation
The term that describes centromeres uncoupling, sister chromatids separating, and the two new chromosomes moving to opposite poles of the cell is "anaphase." Anaphase is the stage of mitosis or meiosis where the sister chromatids separate and move to opposite ends of the cell due to the shortening of the microtubules attached to the centromeres. This movement ensures that each daughter cell receives a complete set of chromosomes.
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