What is the separation of sister chromatids in meiosis known as?

The separation of sister chromatids occurs during Meiosis II, specifically in the anaphase stage. At this point, the sister chromatids, which were previously linked at the centromere during Meiosis I, are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell. This separation results in four genetically diverse gametes at the end of the meiosis process. Whereas Meiosis I is primarily responsible for separating homologous chromosomes and reducing the chromosome number by half, Meiosis II focuses on the separation of sister chromatids. Understanding this distinction is crucial in grasping how genetic variation and chromosome number are maintained during sexual reproduction.