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Anaphase - A Cell Biology Definition

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anaphase

Onion Root Tip Image: Mid Anaphase

Credit: The Entangled Bank
Definition: Anaphase is a stage in mitosis and meiosis where chromosomes begin moving to opposite ends (poles) of the cell.

Related Terms: Mitosis and Meiosis
Pronunciation: an-uh-phase

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