Meiosis

Question 1

What is the product of meiosis?

Answer 1

-4 genetically different haploid cells.

Question 2

What is meiosis used for?

Answer 2

Produces gametes for sexual reproduction and results in variation.

Question 3

What happen in meiosis 1?

Answer 3

-First divisor of nucleus.
-Diploid number of chromosomes is halved and homologues pairs of chromosomes separates.

Question 4

What happens in meiosis 2?

Answer 4

Second division of nucleus and sister chromosomes are separated.

Question 5

What happens in each stage of meiosis 1?

Answer 5

Prophase1- Crossing over of homologous chromosomes, nuclear envelope disintegrates, chromosomes condense.
Metaphase1 - chromosomes meet at equator of cell.
Anaphase1- chromones pulled to opposite poles of cell by spindles.
Telophase1- nuclear membrane reforms, chromones uncoil and recondense.