What is the final stage of meiosis when chromosomes move toward opposite ends called?

The final stage of meiosis when chromosomes move toward opposite ends of the cell is known as Anaphase. During this phase, the sister chromatids are pulled apart by spindle fibers and move toward opposite poles of the cell. This separation is crucial for ensuring that each new daughter cell receives the correct number of chromosomes.

Prophase and Telophase involve different processes; Prophase is mainly concerned with the condensation of chromosomes and the formation of the spindle apparatus, while Telophase involves the decondensation of chromosomes and the reformation of the nuclear envelope around each set of chromosomes at the poles. Cytokinesis is the process that follows Telophase, where the cell actually divides into two separate cells.

Understanding Anaphase's role in ensuring genetic diversity during meiosis is key; it sets the stage for the next critical processes that lead to the formation of gametes.