Here's a breakdown:
* Mitosis: The process of cell division that produces two identical daughter cells.
* Anaphase: One of the four main stages of mitosis. It's characterized by the separation of sister chromatids (identical copies of a chromosome) and their movement towards opposite poles of the cell.
What happens during Anaphase:
1. Centromeres split: The centromere, which holds the sister chromatids together, divides.
2. Chromatids separate: The sister chromatids are now considered individual chromosomes and are pulled apart by spindle fibers.
3. Movement to poles: The chromosomes move towards opposite poles of the cell, guided by the spindle fibers.
4. Cell elongation: The cell starts to elongate as the poles move further apart.
Overall, anaphase is a crucial step in mitosis, ensuring that each daughter cell receives a complete and identical set of chromosomes.