Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Anaphase I is a phase of meiosis where homologous chromosomes separate and move towards opposite poles (ends) of the cell.
Related terms
Disjunction: This refers to the separation process where homologous chromosome pairs move apart during anaphase. It's like winning a round in our tug-of-war game.
Poles: These are opposite ends or sides within a cell where separated chromosomes move towards during anaphase.