Associations to the word «Anaphase»

Wiktionary

ANAPHASE, noun. (cytology) The stage of mitosis and meiosis during which the chromosomes separate; the chromatid moving to opposite poles of the cell.

Dictionary definition

ANAPHASE, noun. The stage of meiosis or mitosis when chromosomes move toward opposite ends of the nuclear spindle.

Wise words

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