Meiosis

Question 1

Interphase 1

Answer 1

DNA replicates

Question 2

Prophase 1

Answer 2

2nd phase

• chromosomes become visible
• nuclear membrane breaks down
• chromosomes pair up with homologous pair

Question 3

Metaphase 1

Answer 3

3rd phase
- chromosomes move and line up along equator
- random assortment of homologous pairs
- spindles from each pole attach to one homologous chromosome
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Question 4

Anaphase 1

Answer 4

4th phase

• homologous chromosomes split and are pulled to poles
• sister chromatids remain intact

Question 5

Telophase 1 and cytokinesis 1

Answer 5

• spindle breaks down
• cells separate
• ## nuclear membrane reforms

Question 6

Prophase 2

Answer 6

1st phase

• nuclear membrane breaks down again
• new spindles form

Question 7

Metaphase 2

Answer 7

2 pond phase

• chromosomes move to equator
• spindles attach to centromere

Question 8

Anaphase 2

Answer 8

3rd phase

• chromatids split and move to poles
• now referred to as chromosomes again

Question 9

Telophase 2 and cytokinesis 2

Answer 9

• Cytoplasm begins to divide in both cells
• spindles break down
• nuclear membrane reforms