Anaphase I >>> Telophase I

Anaphase I

In anaphase, the chromosomes are split from their homologue. The splitting is caused by the lengthening of spindle microtubules. The lengthening of the microtubules pushes the poles apart. Meanwhile, the microtubules attached to the kinetochores shorten, pulling the chromosomes away from their homologues. By the end of anaphase, the homologues are at opposite spindle poles.

Telophase I

During telophase I the cytoplasm divides into two haploid(n) cells. The chromosomes in the cells are still in the duplicated form.

PROPHASE II >>> METAPHASE II <<< BACK HOME