Meosis Vocabulary

The chromatin of a diploid cell coils to form an X shape. The nucleus dissolves.

• Prophase I

• Prophase II

• Metaphase I

• Metaphase II

Homologous chromosomes line up at the center of the cell.

• Prophase I

• Prophase II

• Metaphase I

• Metaphase II

Homologous chromosomes are pulled apart by spindle fibers

• Metaphase I

• Metaphase II

• Anaphase I

• Anaphase II

Two new nuclei form in each cell. The cytoplasm splits, cells officially become haploid in this stage.

• Telophase I

• Telophase II

• Prophase I

• Prophase II

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

In a haploid cell, the chromatin coils to form X shaped chromosomes. The nuclei dissolve.

• Prophase I

• Prophase II

• Metaphase I

• Metaphase II

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-4

Single chromosomes line up in the center of the cell.

• Metaphase I

• Metaphase II

• Anaphase I

• Anaphase II

Single chromosomes are separated into sister chromatids by spindle fibers.

• Metaphase I

• Metaphase II

• Anaphase I

• Anaphase II

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-4

Chromatids dissolve back into chromatin, and the nucleus reforms.

• Prophase I

• Prophase II

• Telophase I

• Telophase II

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-4

The cytoplasm forms a cleavage furrow and separates the cell.

• Prophase I

• Metaphase I

• Anaphase I

• Telophase I

• Cytokinesis

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-4

• Prophase I

• Prophase II

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2