Meiosis 2

Question 1

Prophase 2

Answer 1

1. Chromosomes consisting of 2 chromatids, condense and become visible again.
2. Nuclear envelope breaks down and spindle formation begins.

Question 2

Metaphase 2

Answer 2

1. Individual chromosomes assemble of cell equator.

2. Due to crossing over, chromatids are no longer identical so more genetic variation takes place in M2.

Question 3

Anaphase 2

Answer 3

1. Results in chromatids of individual chromosomes being pulled to opposite poles after division of centromeres.

Question 4

Telophase 2

Answer 4

1. Chromatids assemble at the poles and chromosomes uncoil and form chromatin again.
2. Nuclear envelope reforms and nucleus becomes visible.

Question 5

Resulting cells

Answer 5

• 4 daughter cells
• Haploid due to reduction division.
• Genetically different from each other due to crossing over and independent assortment.