Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (14th Edition)

Published by Brooks/Cole Publishing Co.
ISBN 10: 1305073959
ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-395-1

Chapter 12 - Self-Quiz - Page 199: 9

Answer

c. anaphase II

Work Step by Step

The cell depicted is in anaphase II because during this stage of meiosis, sister chromatids are being pulled apart to opposite ends of the nucleus. If the cell were in anaphase I, the image would picture homologous chromosomes being pulled toward the spindle poles, but sister chromatids would still be attached.
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