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What is the phase where homologous chromosomes pair up and form a tetrad?
What is the phase where homologous chromosomes pair up and form a tetrad?
Prophase 1
Which phase involves spindle fibers moving homologous chromosomes to opposite sides?
Which phase involves spindle fibers moving homologous chromosomes to opposite sides?
Anaphase 1
In which phase does the nuclear membrane reform, cytoplasm divide, and four daughter cells form?
In which phase does the nuclear membrane reform, cytoplasm divide, and four daughter cells form?
Telophase 2
What occurs when chromosomes line up along the equator (not in pairs)?
What occurs when chromosomes line up along the equator (not in pairs)?
During which phase does crossing over occur?
During which phase does crossing over occur?
What phase involves chromatids separating?
What phase involves chromatids separating?
In which phase do homologous chromosomes line up along the equator?
In which phase do homologous chromosomes line up along the equator?
What happens during the Telophase 1 phase?
What happens during the Telophase 1 phase?
Which phase involves pairs of homologous chromosomes lining up at the equator?
Which phase involves pairs of homologous chromosomes lining up at the equator?
What occurs when a new spindle forms around the chromosomes?
What occurs when a new spindle forms around the chromosomes?
In which phase do chromosomes gather at the poles, and the cytoplasm divides?
In which phase do chromosomes gather at the poles, and the cytoplasm divides?
During which phase do chromosomes line up at the equator?
During which phase do chromosomes line up at the equator?
What is the phase where the nuclear envelope forms around each set of chromosomes?
What is the phase where the nuclear envelope forms around each set of chromosomes?
In which phase do centromeres divide and enable the chromatids, now called chromosomes, to move to opposite poles?
In which phase do centromeres divide and enable the chromatids, now called chromosomes, to move to opposite poles?
What occurs in Prophase 1 concerning the nuclear envelope and genetic material?
What occurs in Prophase 1 concerning the nuclear envelope and genetic material?
What happens during Anaphase 1 in relation to chromatids?
What happens during Anaphase 1 in relation to chromatids?
What occurs during disjunction?
What occurs during disjunction?
During which phase do chromosomes (not tetrads) line up at the equator?
During which phase do chromosomes (not tetrads) line up at the equator?
When does crossing over begin?
When does crossing over begin?
What is the outcome when both daughter cells divide?
What is the outcome when both daughter cells divide?
What occurs during the division of centromeres and the movement of sister chromatids?
What occurs during the division of centromeres and the movement of sister chromatids?
What occurs during synapsis?
What occurs during synapsis?
What occurs when centromeres attach to the spindle?
What occurs when centromeres attach to the spindle?
In which phase do tetrads line up at the equator?
In which phase do tetrads line up at the equator?
What occurs during Telophase 1 regarding daughter cells?
What occurs during Telophase 1 regarding daughter cells?
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Meiosis I
Meiosis I
The first stage of meiosis, resulting in two haploid daughter cells.
Meiosis II
Meiosis II
The second stage of meiosis, producing four haploid cells.
Haploid daughter cells
Haploid daughter cells
Cells with half the number of chromosomes of the original cell.
Tetrads
Tetrads
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Synapsis
Synapsis
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Crossing over
Crossing over
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Genetic variation
Genetic variation
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Prophase I
Prophase I
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Metaphase I
Metaphase I
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Anaphase I
Anaphase I
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Telophase I
Telophase I
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Prophase II
Prophase II
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Metaphase II
Metaphase II
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Anaphase II
Anaphase II
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Telophase II
Telophase II
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Disjunction
Disjunction
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Chromosome
Chromosome
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Independent assortment
Independent assortment
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Sexual reproduction
Sexual reproduction
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Spindle fibers
Spindle fibers
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Centromere
Centromere
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Sister chromatids
Sister chromatids
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Study Notes
Meiosis Overview
- Meiosis consists of two sequential divisions: Meiosis I and Meiosis II, resulting in four haploid daughter cells.
- Each stage has distinct processes that contribute to genetic diversity and proper chromosome separation.
Prophase 1
- Homologous chromosomes pair to form tetrads, allowing for genetic recombination.
- Synapsis occurs, facilitating the pairing of chromosomes.
- Crossing over takes place, where genetic material is exchanged between homologous chromosomes, increasing genetic variation.
- The nuclear envelope breaks down to prepare for chromosome movement.
Metaphase 1
- Tetrads (paired homologous chromosomes) align along the cell's equator.
- Centromeres attach the homologous chromosomes to spindle fibers for separation.
Anaphase 1
- Spindle fibers pull homologous chromosomes to opposite poles, a process known as disjunction.
- Chromatids remain attached at their centromeres during this phase.
Telophase 1
- Chromosomes gather at the poles of the cell, and the nuclear membrane reforms around each set.
- The cytoplasm divides, resulting in two daughter cells, each still in a replicated form.
Prophase 2
- A new spindle apparatus forms around the chromosomes in the daughter cells.
- Chromosomes condense again after a brief interphase, if a cytokinesis occurred.
Metaphase 2
- Chromosomes (not in pairs) align along the equator of each daughter cell.
- Centromeres attach to spindle fibers, preparing for the next separation.
Anaphase 2
- Centromeres divide, allowing sister chromatids to separate and move to opposite sides of the cell.
- Chromatids are now individually considered chromosomes.
Telophase 2
- Chromosomes reach the poles, and the nuclear envelope reforms around each set.
- The cytoplasm divides, resulting in four haploid cells, each containing one copy of each chromosome.
Key Concepts
- Meiosis involves critical processes like crossing over and independent assortment that contribute to genetic diversity.
- Disjunction and proper chromosomal alignment are vital for the correct distribution of genetic material.
- The haploid cells produced are essential for sexual reproduction, providing variation within a species.
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