Anaphase _______________________

Question

Anaphase _______________________.  
A) involves the lining up of the chromosomes across the equatorial plate.
B) is the same in mitosis and meiosis I and II.
C) is initiated when the chromosomes begin to move apart
D) results in an unequal distribution of chromosomes to the resulting cells
E) occurs after telophase

Accepted Answer

Anaphase is initiated when the chromosomes begin to move apart towards opposite poles of the cell. This process ensures that each resulting cell will receive a complete set of chromosomes. The other options are incorrect. A refers to metaphase, B is not entirely accurate as meiosis I and II have differences in anaphase, D is incorrect as anaphase results in an equal distribution of chromosomes, and E is incorrect as anaphase occurs before telophase.