Movement of the chromatids towards the opposite poles of the cell is called:

Karyokinesis

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Cytokinesis

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Metakinesis

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Solution

The correct option is C
Metakinesis

The separation of the two chromatids of each chromosome and their movement to opposite poles in the anaphase of mitosis is called metakinesis.

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Movement of the chromatids towards the opposite poles of the cell is called:

The movement of chromosomes towards opposite poles during Anaphase – I of meiosis is called

A.	Initiation of spindle fibres	1.	Anaphase-I
B.	Synthesis of RNA and protein	2.	Zygotene
C.	Action of endonuclease	3.	G₁-phase
D.	Movement of chromatids towards opposite poles	4.	Pachytene
		5.	Anaphase-II

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