Here's why:
* Microtubules: These are protein filaments that form the spindle fibers. They are responsible for pulling chromosomes apart.
* Anaphase: This is the stage of mitosis where chromosomes are separated and move towards opposite poles of the cell.
* Chromosomal segregation: This refers to the process of separating sister chromatids (identical copies of a chromosome) and moving them to opposite poles of the cell.
So, the assembly of microtubules during anaphase is the mechanism that enables chromosomal segregation, ensuring each daughter cell receives a complete set of chromosomes.