noun
- plural of anaphase; the stages of cell division during which chromosomes move toward opposite poles of the cell
Usage: biology
Examples
- The biology students observed anaphases under the microscope during their lab session.
- During anaphases, sister chromatids separate and move to opposite ends of the cell.
- The researcher documented multiple anaphases occurring in the dividing tissue sample.
- Anaphases are critical stages that ensure proper chromosome distribution.
- The time-lapse photography captured several anaphases in the cell culture.
- Students must identify anaphases correctly to pass the cell biology exam.