Question

during what phase of mitosis do the sister chromatids separate?
anaphase metaphase
prophase telophase

Explanation:

Mitosis has four main phases. Prophase involves chromosome condensation; metaphase aligns chromosomes at the cell equator; anaphase is when sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles; telophase involves new nuclear envelope formation. Sister chromatid separation occurs specifically in anaphase.

Answer:

Anaphase