Question

Which phase of mitosis does this statement accurately describe:

During this phase, the sister chromatids separate and move toward opposite Poles.

A. Cytokinesis

B. Prophase

C. Metaphase

D. Anaphase

Answer 1

D. Anaphase Answer b is correct. This is one of the events that occur during anaphase. During anaphase, the cohesin proteins binding the sister chromatids together also break down, and the non-kinetochore spindle fibers lengthen, elongating the cell. Answer a occurs during metaphase, which happens before anaphase.