During Anaphase, which of the following describes what happens to centromeres and chromosomes?

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During Anaphase, which of the following describes what happens to centromeres and chromosomes?

Explanation:
During Anaphase, the sister chromatids separate as cohesin proteins holding them together are cleaved at the centromeres. Once separated, the chromatids are pulled toward opposite poles by shortening kinetochore microtubules and motor proteins, so each chromatid becomes an individual chromosome moving toward the two centrioles. This is different from metaphase, where chromosomes line up in the middle, and from telophase, where the nuclear envelope re-forms and DNA begins to uncoil.

During Anaphase, the sister chromatids separate as cohesin proteins holding them together are cleaved at the centromeres. Once separated, the chromatids are pulled toward opposite poles by shortening kinetochore microtubules and motor proteins, so each chromatid becomes an individual chromosome moving toward the two centrioles. This is different from metaphase, where chromosomes line up in the middle, and from telophase, where the nuclear envelope re-forms and DNA begins to uncoil.

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