ScienceSeptember 6, 2026
anaphase
AN-uh-fayz
Definition
The specific stage of cell division during which chromosomes are separated and pulled toward opposite ends of the dividing cell.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek word 'ana', meaning 'up' or 'again', and 'phasis', meaning 'appearance' or 'phase'. It was coined in the late 19th century to describe the phase where chromosomes appear to move upward toward the cell's poles.
In the news
In the article, the spindle assembly checkpoint is described as the system that halts the cell cycle before the start of anaphase to ensure chromosomes are correctly positioned, preventing errors in cell division.
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