Anaphase
A) involves the lining up of the chromosomes across the equatorial plate.
B) is the same in mitosis and meiosis I and II.
C) is initiated when the chromosomes begin to move apart.
D) results in an unequal distribution of chromosomes to the resulting cells.
E) does all of these.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Anaphase is initiated when the chromosomes begin to move apart. Choice A describes metaphase, not anaphase. Choice B is incorrect because anaphase is different in meiosis I and II due to differences in chromosome pairing and segregation. Choice D is also incorrect because anaphase results in an equal distribution of chromosomes to the resulting cells. Therefore, the correct answer is C.