In which direction are the centromeres directed during separation of chromosomes?
A. Towards the poles
B. Towards the equatorial plane
C. Towards adjacent chromatids
D. Towards the nuclear envelope
Answer:A
In which direction are the centromeres directed during separation of chromosomes?
A. Towards the poles B. Towards the equatorial plane C. Towards adjacent chromatids D. Towards the nuclear envelope
Explanation: Separation of the sister chromatids occurs during the third stage of mitosis, known as anaphase. The centromeres of each chromatid are directed towards the poles while the arms of the chromosomes trail behind them.