Anaphase

Definition

Anaphase is a stage during cell division (specifically mitosis and meiosis) in which the chromosomes separate and move to opposite ends of the cell. This process ensures that each new cell receives an identical set of chromosomes.

Related terms

Mitosis:

A type of cell division that results in two daughter cells each having the same number and kind of chromosomes as the parent nucleus, typical of ordinary tissue growth.

Chromosome:

A thread-like structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes.

Cell Division: The process by which a parent cell divides into two or more daughter cells, essential for growth, reproduction, and repair in organisms