chromosomes/sister chromatides.
They are separated in Anaphase I of Meiosis I.
During meiosis, sister chromatids are separated during the second meiotic division, specifically in meiosis II. This process follows the separation of homologous chromosomes in meiosis I. During metaphase II, the sister chromatids align at the cell's equatorial plane, and in anaphase II, they are pulled apart to opposite poles by spindle fibers. This separation is crucial for ensuring that each gamete receives one copy of each chromosome, maintaining genetic diversity.
The chromosomes split equally and move to the opposite sides of the cell.
During anaphase of mitosis or anaphase II of meiosis, the replicated DNA strands move toward opposite poles of the cell. This happens after the sister chromatids are separated and pulled apart by the spindle fibers.
Anaphase. My old biology teacher used to say you could remember it because the chromatids look like hands of bananas when they're being pulled apart. Banana sounds sort of like the 'ana' bit of anaphase if you pronounce it funny.
The process you are referring to is called anaphase II of meiosis. During this stage, the sister chromatids of each chromosome are separated and pulled toward opposite poles of the cell by the spindle fibers. This ensures that each daughter cell will receive one copy of each chromosome, ultimately leading to the formation of four genetically diverse haploid cells at the end of meiosis.
During anaphase 1 of meiosis, the homologous chromosomes are separated. Each chromosome containing two sister chromatids is pulled to opposite ends of the cell, ensuring that each new cell will receive one complete set of chromosomes. This separation is crucial for the genetic diversity of the resulting gametes.
During meiosis, sister chromatids are separated during the second meiotic division, specifically in anaphase II. At this stage, the centromeres that hold the sister chromatids together split, allowing the chromatids to move to opposite poles of the cell. This separation ensures that each resulting gamete contains only one copy of each chromosome, contributing to genetic diversity. Ultimately, this process leads to the formation of four haploid cells from one diploid cell.
During meiosis, tetrads, which are connected by a synapse partway down their length, line up along the cellular equator during metaphase I. The tetrads are then separated during anaphase I as the spindle fibers pull the tetrads apart towards opposite sides of the cell.
Chromatids are pulled apart during the anaphase stage of mitosis or meiosis. This is when the sister chromatids separate and are moved to opposite ends of the cell by the mitotic spindle.
The phase you are referring to is metaphase I. In metaphase I of meiosis, homologous pairs of chromosomes line up at the cell's equator before they are separated and pulled to opposite ends of the cell during anaphase I.
During the second division of meiosis, known as meiosis II, the sister chromatids of each chromosome are separated and pulled toward opposite poles of the cell. This division is similar to mitosis, where the centromeres divide, allowing each chromatid to become an independent chromosome. As a result, each of the two daughter cells produced from meiosis I undergoes meiosis II, leading to the formation of a total of four haploid cells, each containing half the original chromosome number.