anaphase

/ˈænəfeɪz/

Definitions

1. noun

A stage in cell division during which the sister chromatids or chromosomes separate and move to opposite poles of the cell.

“The anaphase of mitosis is crucial for the proper distribution of genetic material to daughter cells.”

Synonyms

  • chromosome separation
  • mitotic stage

Antonyms

  • chromosomal fusion
  • synkinesis