After anaphase, the cell enters the next stage of mitosis known as telophase. During anaphase, the sister chromatids are pulled apart and move toward opposite poles of the cell. This separation is crucial for ensuring that each new daughter cell will receive an identical set of chromosomes.
Once anaphase is completed, the cell begins to enter telophase. In telophase, the chromosomes reach the spindle poles and start to de-condense back into a less visible form. The nuclear envelope then re-forms around each set of chromosomes, creating two distinct nuclei within the cell. This is followed by cytokinesis, where the cell’s cytoplasm divides, resulting in two separate daughter cells.
Overall, the transition from anaphase to telophase marks a significant step in the cell division process where the cell prepares for the final separation into two new cells, ensuring proper distribution of genetic material.