meiosis

Question 1

stage 1

Answer 1

• before cell divides it duplicates genetic information
• then chromosomes arrange into pairs

Question 2

stage 2

Answer 2

• first division
• chromosome pairs line up in centre of cell

Question 3

stage 3

Answer 3

pair of chromosomes pulled apart so each new cell only has one copy of each chromosome

Question 4

stage 4

Answer 4

• second division
• chromosomes line up again in centre or cell
• arm of chromosomes pulled apart

Question 5

stage 5

Answer 5

• get four gametes, each with only a single set of chromosomes
• each gamete genetically different