meiosis stages Flashcards
result is one double stranded chromosome from each pair at each pole.
T1
homologous chromosomes find pairs
P1
two cells contain haploid number of double stranded chromosomes.
T1
crossing over may occur between homologous chromosomes.
P1
chromosomes coil up and become visible.
P1
chromosomes decondense
T2
centrioles move to opposite poles.
P1
spindle forms
P1
spindle disappears.
T1
spindle disappears.
T2
cells divide to form four haploid daughter cells.
T2
nuclear membrane and nucleous reform.
T2
spindle fibres contract and separate sister chromatids at centromere.
A2
sister chromatids move to opposing poles.
A2
spindle fibres from opposing centrosomes attach to non-homologous pairs and tug and align them along cell equator.
M2
spindle forms.
P2
nuclear membrane dissolves if formed.
P2
spindle begins attachment to centromeres.
P2
chromosomes condense.
P2
nuclear membrane may reform.
T1
chromosomes decondense.
T1
result is one double stranded chromosomes from each pair at each pole.
T1
cell divides to form two haploid daughter cells.
T1
sister chromatids are still attached.
A1