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anaphase

/ˈænəˌfeɪz/

Meanings
noun
The stage of mitosis and meiosis during which the chromosomes separate; the chromatid moving to opposite poles of the cell.

Examples :

"During anaphase in cell division, the duplicated chromosomes split apart and move to opposite ends of the cell, ensuring each new cell receives a complete set. "
biology anatomy physiology organism process

Related Words

Illustration division

division noun

/dɪˈvɪʒən/

The act or process of dividing anything.

"The division of the large project into smaller tasks made it much easier to complete. "

Illustration opposite

opposite noun

/ˈɒpəsɪt/ /ˈɑp(ə)sɪt/

Something opposite or contrary to something else.

"My brother's opinion is the opposite of mine on the best way to study for the exam. "

Illustration separate

separate noun

/ˈsɛpəɹət/ /ˈsɛpəɹeɪt/

(usually in the plural) Anything that is sold by itself, especially an article of clothing.

"The store had many different dress separates for sale. "

Illustration chromatid

chromatid noun

/ˈkɹəʊmətɪd/

After DNA replication either of the two connected double-helix strands of a metaphase chromosome that separate during mitosis

"During cell division, each chromosome splits, ensuring each new cell receives one chromatid containing a complete copy of the DNA. "

Illustration duplicated

duplicated verb

/ˈdjuːplɪkeɪtɪd/ /ˈduːplɪkeɪtɪd/

To make a copy of.

"Can you duplicate this kind of key?"

Illustration mitosis

mitosis noun

/maɪˈtoʊsɪs/

The division of a cell nucleus in which the genome is copied and separated into two identical halves. It is normally followed by cell division.

"The cell in the biology lab sample underwent mitosis, creating two identical daughter cells. "

Illustration complete

complete noun

/kəmˈpliːt/

A completed survey.

"The complete survey was handed in to the teacher. "

Illustration chromosomes

chromosomes noun

/ˈkroʊməˌsoʊmz/ /ˈkroʊməˌzoʊmz/

A linear arrangement of condensed DNA and associated proteins (such as chaperone proteins) which contains the genetic material (genome) of an organism.

"Chromosomes store genetic information."

Illustration meiosis

meiosis noun

/maɪˈəʊsɪs/

A figure of speech whereby something is made to seem smaller or less important than it actually is; understatement.

""Saying that losing your job was 'a bit of a setback' is a clear example of meiosis." "

Illustration receives

receives noun

/ɹɪˈsiːvz/

An operation in which data is received.

"The server's receives are tracked to monitor network traffic and identify potential bottlenecks. "

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ensuring verb

/ɪnˈʃɔːɹɪŋ/ /ɪnˈʃɝɪŋ/

To make a pledge to (someone); to promise, guarantee (someone of something); to assure.

"My parents are ensuring my younger sister gets to school on time every day. "

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during verb

/ˈdjɔː.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈdʒɔːɹɪŋ/ /ˈd(j)ʊɚ.ɪŋ/

To last, continue, endure.

"The storm during all night. "