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What is the stage of mitosis where the chromatids pull apart?

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Metaphase leads to anaphase, during which each chromosome's sister chromatids separate and move to opposite poles of the cell. Enzymatic breakdown of cohesin — which linked the sister chromatids together during prophase — causes this separation to occur.
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During anaphase, the sister chromatids are separated and pulled apart

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