meiosis

Question 1

prophase 1

Answer 1

• the chromosomes begin to condense

- crossing over occurs

Question 2

metaphase 1

Answer 2

• homologous pairs line up at the metaphase plate for seperation

Question 3

anaphase 1

Answer 3

• homologoues are pulled apart and move apart to opposite ends of the cell
• spindle fibers contract

Question 4

telophase 1

Answer 4

• chromosomes arrive at opposite poles of the cell

- in some organisms the nucleur membarne reforms and the chromosomes decondense