Meiosis Stages

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Interphase

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The cell is growing and DNA is copied. DNA is in chromatin form.

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Prophase 1

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Metaphase 1

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Homologous chromosomes line up together at the equator of the cell.

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Anaphase 1

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Homologous chromosomes are separated and go to opposite ends of the cell.

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Telophase/Cytokinesis 1

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Nuclear membranes reform. The cells will split into 2.

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Prophase 2

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- 2 cells present - Nuclei dissolve again

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Metaphase 2

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- Chromosomes line up at the equator of the two cells - 2 cells present

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Anaphase 2

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- Sister chromatids finally split and move to opposite poles - 2 cells present

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Telophase/Cytokinesis 2

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- Nuclear membrane reappears on the splitting cells - Due to crossing over and independent assortment, 4 unique haploid cells are formed