Vocabulary Entry

telophase

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noun

The final stage of cell division in which the chromosomes reach the opposite ends of the cell and begin to uncoil, leading to the formation of two daughter nuclei.

Example Sentences

"During telophase, the nuclear envelope re-forms around the two sets of chromosomes."

"Telophase is a critical step in the process of mitosis."

"Researchers observed the telophase stage under a microscope to study cell division."