The chromosomes have arrived at opposite poles by the beginning of ____.

A) anaphase
B) metaphase
C) interphase
D) prophase
E) telophase

Opposite Poles

Refers to the two extremities of an axis, having completely contrasting characteristics, typically used in the context of magnets or geographical poles.

Telophase

A phase of cell division in which chromosomes arrive at opposite poles of the cell and begin to de-condense, leading to the reformation of nuclear envelopes.

Anaphase

A phase of mitosis and meiosis during which the chromosomes separate and move to opposite ends of the cell.