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SC 09: Meiosis
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Prophase I | - Homologous chromosomes pair up - Non-sister chromatids exchange genetic material (crossing over) |
| Definition of Crossing Over? | When non-sister chromatids exchange genetic material |
| Metaphase I | Homologous chromosome pair up at the equator (middle of the cell) |
| Anaphase I | Homologous chromosomes separate and are pulled to opposite poles by the spindle fibres |
| Telophase I | One chromosome from each homologous pair is at each pole (end) of the cell |
| Interkinesis | - The stage between cell divisions - The cell will grow and make proteins (like interphase in mitosis) - It is different than interphase in mitosis because there is no DNA replication |
| Prophase II | There is one chromosome of the homologous pair in each cell |
| Metaphase II | The x-shaped chromosomes form a single line across the middle of the cell |
| Anaphase II | - Sister chromatids move to opposite poles of the cell - once they seperate each sister chromatid is considered to be a chromosome |
| Telophase II | - Spindle fibres begin to dissapear - a nuclear membrane forms around each set of chromosomes |
| Cytokinesis | The two daughter cells are seperated |
| List the usual procedure in order...? | 1. Prophase (early and late) 2. Metaphase 3. Anaphase 4. Telophase 5. Interkinesis/cytokinesis |