Definition

1. Noun:
   • The final stage of mitosis: In cell biology, "telophase" is the concluding phase of mitosis, the process of cell division that results in two genetically identical daughter cells. During this stage, the separated chromosomes arrive at opposite poles of the cell, new nuclear envelopes begin to form around them, and the chromosomes start to decondense.
   • The final stage of meiosis: "Telophase" also refers to the concluding phase of meiosis I or meiosis II, the specialized cell division that produces gametes (sperm and egg cells). In telophase of meiosis, the chromosomes move toward opposite ends of the nuclear spindle, similar to mitosis, but the resulting cells have half the number of chromosomes.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • During telophase, the nuclear membrane reforms around the separated chromosomes.
  • The cell completes its division after telophase and cytokinesis.
  • In meiosis, telophase II results in the formation of four haploid nuclei.

Advanced Usage

• "Telophase of mitosis/meiosis": Specifies which type of cell division is being described.
  • The research focused on the specific proteins active during the telophase of meiosis I.

Variants and Related Words

• Telophasic (adj): Pertaining to or occurring during telophase.
  • The telophasic events are crucial for proper nuclear reformation.

Synonyms

• Final division stage: A descriptive synonym for the phase.
• Conclusion of mitosis/meiosis: A phrase describing its position in the process.

Related Terms (Contextual)

• Mitosis: The overall process of cell division consisting of prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.
• Meiosis: The process of cell division that reduces chromosome number, consisting of two rounds (Meiosis I and II), each ending with a telophase.
• Cytokinesis: The physical division of the cell cytoplasm, which typically overlaps with or follows telophase.
• Anaphase: The phase immediately preceding telophase, where chromosomes separate and move to the poles.

Noun

1. the final stage of mitosis
2. the final stage of meiosis when the chromosomes move toward opposite ends of the nuclear spindle