Anaphase II of meiosis II begins with the simultaneous splitting of the centromere of each chromosome (which was holding the sister chromatids together). This causes them to move towards opposite poles of the cell. During anaphase I of meiosis, there is no splitting of centromere.
Which of the following stages of meiosis involves division of centromere?
NEET UG 2021 — Botany Cell Cycle and Cell Division
Which of the following stages of meiosis involves division of centromere?
Held on 30 Apr 2021 · Verified 9 Jul 2026.
Options
- A
Metaphase I
- B
Metaphase II
- C
Anaphase II
- D
Telophase II
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