Meiosis Notes

Question 1

interphase

Answer 1

cell growth and development.

Question 2

prophase

Answer 2

homologous chromosomes come together to make tetrade.homologous chromosomes will exchange portions of their chromatids; crossing over.

Question 3

metaphase

Answer 3

homo-chromosomes line up on equator and spindle fibers attach to each chromosome; independent assortment.

Question 4

anaphase

Answer 4

homologous chromosomes separate; it goes from diploid to haploid.

Question 5

telophase

Answer 5

2 new nuclei form around the new cells with half the chromosome number.

Question 6

Prophase 2

Answer 6

homo-logous chromosomes pair up to make a tetrad; crossing over.

Question 7

metaphase 2

Answer 7

homologous chromosomes line up on equator and spindle fibers attach to each chromosome;independent assortment.

Question 8

anaphase 2

Answer 8

sister chromatids separate

Question 9

telophase 2

Answer 9

2 new nuclei form around the new cells with half the chromosome number.