Do sister chromatids separate during mitosis?

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The question is asking whether sister chromatids, which are identical copies of a chromosome, separate during the process of mitosis, a type of cell division. This is a fundamental concept in cell biology related to the behavior of chromosomes during mitosis.

Answer

anaphase

The final answer is anaphase

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The final answer is anaphase

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During anaphase, the enzyme cohesin, that links the sister chromatids together, is broken down, allowing them to separate and move to opposite poles of the cell.

Tips

A common mistake is confusing anaphase of mitosis with anaphase I of meiosis, where homologous chromosomes, not sister chromatids, separate.

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