Cells contain twice the normal number of chromosomes briefly during
A)prophase.
B)metaphase.
C)anaphase.
D)telophase.

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During anaphase, the sister chromatids separate and move towards opposite poles of the cell. As each chromatid is considered a separate chromosome, the cell briefly contains twice the normal number of chromosomes before they are evenly divided between the two daughter cells during telophase.

Cells Contain Twice the Normal Number of Chromosomes Briefly During