GCE Biology 1990 Question 8

Question 8

Cell Division

At which of the following stages of mitosis do the two daughter chromosomes separate completely?

  1. A.Early prophase
  2. B.Telophase
  3. C.Anaphase
  4. D.Late prophase
  5. E.Metaphase
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Answer: C (Anaphase)

Explanation

At anaphase the centromeres split and the chromatids (now daughter chromosomes) are pulled apart to opposite poles.