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The stage of mitosis at which chromatids separate as independent chromosomes is the

The stage of mitosis at which chromatids separate as independent chromosomes is the Correct Answer Anaphase

The sister chromatids are pairs of identical copies of DNA joined at a point called the centromere. During anaphase, each pair of chromosomes is separated into two identical, independent chromosomes. The chromosomes are separated by a structure called the mitotic spindle.

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Consider the following statements regarding the significance of mitosis and choose the correct answer:
1. The constant number of chromosomes in all the cells of the body is because of mitosis
2. Mitosis restores the surface-volume ratio of the cell
3. A cell can grow in size to a large extent without disturbing the ratio between the nucleus and the cytoplasm
4. Repair of the body takes place because of addition of cells by mitosis
Consider the following statements with regard to the functions of the centromere in the chromosome.
1. Centromeres are the centres of movement of the chromatids or chromosomes during anaphase separation.
2. Acentric chromosomes lack the capacity to segregate in a regular fashion.
3. Crosing-over in one arm of a metacentric chromosome does not affect the crossing over in the arm of the same chromosome.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding aneuploids and choose the correct answer:
1. Aneuploidy may arise by the perpetuation of a cell in which, through a failure of anaphase of mitosis, one or more chromosomes may be lost
2. Aneuploidy in diploids is much less viable than aneuploidy in polyploids
3. In true aneuploids there are complete genomes, plus a fraction of a genome
4. False aneuploids may contain supernumerary chromosomes
During which phase centromeres divide and chromatids separate into chromosomes?
The secondary oocyte has 46 chromatids, while the ovum has only 23 chromatids.
Which of the following occurs in Meiosis but not in Mitosis? Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A. independent assortment B. segregation of homologous chromosomes C. crossing over D. synapsis of homologues 
Which of the following occurs in Meiosis but not in Mitosis? Select the correct answer using the codes given below: A. independent assortment B. Segregation of homologous chromosomes C. crossing over D. synapsis of homologues
Consider the following statements.
1. Allosomes, i.e. chromosomes which are responsible for determination of sex e.g. X and Y chromosomes.
2. Autosomes, i.e. chromosomes, which determine the somatic characters.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are true?
Name the stage of mitosis during which the chromosomes of a dividing cell lies at the equatorial plate?
Alignment of chromosomes in the center of the cell at the equatorial plate constitutes which stage of mitosis?