The diagram given below represents a stage in mitosis.

(a) Identify the stage given above.

(b) Give one reason to support your answer in (a).

(c) Mention the number of chromosomes given in the diagram.

(a) Early Anaphase

(b) In Early Anaphase the sister chromatids separate and start moving towards the opposite poles. This is due to contraction of spindle fibre.

(c) There are four chromosomes in the given diagram.