Which statement describes the chromosomes by the end of telophase of mitosis? the chromosomes have coiled and become more compact. the chromosome pairs collect in a line across the middle of the cell. the chromosomes separate at the centromere and begin to move apart. the chromosomes reach opposite sides of the cell and begin to be incorporated into two new nuclei. which statement describes the chromosomes by the end of telophase of mitosis? the chromosomes have coiled and become more compact. the chromosome pairs collect in a line across the middle of the cell. the chromosomes separate at the centromere and begin to move apart. the chromosomes reach opposite sides of the cell and begin to be incorporated into two new nuclei.