Prophase 1
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Metaphase 1
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Anaphase 1
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Telophase 1
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Propase 2
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Metaphase 2
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Anaphase 2
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Telophase 2
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two divisions
meiosis
produces 4 daughter cells
meiosis
associated with growth and asexual reproduction
Mitosis
associated with sexual reproduction
Meiosis
one division
mitosis
produces 2 daughter cells
mitosis
chromosomes are duplicated during the S phase of the cell cycle
Mitosis & Meiosis
chromosome number is maintained
mitosis
chromosome number is halved
meiosis
daughter cells are genetically identical to parent cell
mitosis
daughter cells are not genetically identical to parent cell
meiosis
produces gametes
meiosis
produces haploid cells
meiosis
produces diploid cells
mitosis
Homologous chromosomes pair up and form a tetrad
Prophase 1
Spindle fibers moe homologous chromosomes to opposite sides
Anaphase 1
Nuclear membrane reforms, cytoplasm divides, 4 daughter cell formed
Telophase 2
Chromosomes line up along equator, not in homologous pairs
metaphase 2
Crossing-over occurs
Prophase 1
Chromatids separate
Anaphase 2
Homologous chromosomes line up along equator
Metaphase 1
Cytoplasm divides, 2 daughter cells are formed
Telophase 1
A cell with a diploid number of 20 undergoes meiosis. THis will produce___ daughter cells, each with ____ chromosomes
4,10
Meiosis occurs in what type of cells
Sex cells (gametes)