The major event that occurs during the anaphase of mitosis, which brings about the equal distribution of chromosomes is
a) Replication of the genetic material
b) Splitting of the chromatids
c) Splitting of the centromeres
d) Condensation of the chromatin
(c) Anaphase is characterised by splitting of the centromeres and separation of chromatids. Chromatids move to opposite poles from the equatorial plates.