The Separation of Sister Chromatids During Anaphase I of Mitosis

Question

The separation of sister chromatids during anaphase I of mitosis is known as chromosome__________ .
A) disjunction
B) cytokinesis
C) synapsis
D) crossing over
E) karyokinesis

Accepted Answer

The separation of sister chromatids during anaphase I of mitosis is correctly referred to as chromosome disjunction. This process involves the chromatids being pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell, ensuring each new cell receives an identical set of chromosomes.