Telophase

Definition

Telophase is the final stage of mitosis or meiosis in cell division where chromatids or chromosomes move to opposite ends of the cell and two nuclei are formed. This phase marks the end of nuclear division but precedes complete cell division by cytokinesis.

Related terms

Mitosis: A process of nuclear division in eukaryotic cells that results in the formation of two daughter cells with identical genetic material.

Cytokinesis: The physical process following mitosis or meiosis, where the cell cytoplasm divides and separates into new cells.

Chromatid: One half of a duplicated chromosome, which is eventually separated during cell division to ensure each daughter cell receives an identical set of chromosomes