Meiosis Order Sexual Reproduction

Question 1

Meiosis 1 first stage

Answer 1

Interphase

2n

Chromosomes are duplicated

Question 2

Stage 2 of meiosis 1

Answer 2

The duplicated chromosomes are called homologous pairs

2 events may occur to generate variation: crossing over, independent assortment

Question 3

Stage 3 of meiosis 1

Answer 3

Mitosis and cytokinesis produces 2 identical individuals that are diploid

Homologous pairs are split up

Question 4

Meiosis 2

Answer 4

2 diploid split to 4 haploid cells

Chromatids split apart to form haploid gametes

4 sperm for males

1 visible egg for females

3 polar bodies