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the stage of cell division where sister chromatids or homologous chromosomes are pulled apart towards opposite poles of the cell by spindle fibers
- During anaphase of mitosis, sister chromatids separate and move toward opposite ends of the cell.
- Anaphase I of meiosis begins with the separation of homologous chromosomes, each moving to opposite poles.
- Spindle fibers shorten and pull chromatids apart during anaphase, ensuring each daughter cell receives a complete set of chromosomes.
- The separation of chromosomes in anaphase is a critical step in maintaining genetic stability during cell division.
- Anaphase concludes when chromosomes reach opposite poles, marking the transition to telophase in mitosis or anaphase II in meiosis.