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Meiosis: Chromosome Numbers and Cell Division

Meiosis is a crucial process involving cell division, genetic variation, and the production of sex cells with specific chromosome numbers. Learn about the stages of meiosis and how it leads to the formation of haploid gametes for sexual reproduction.

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Meiosis: Chromosome Numbers and Cell Division

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  1. DIPLOID HAPLOID • n • 1 copy of each • chromosome • Sex cells • 2n • 2 copies of each • chromosome • Body cells Ways to show the number of chromosomes in a cell.

  2. n Definition: Cell division where cells divide twice. Done by: Sex cells in multi-cellular organisms (diploid) Meiosis Variation: Crossing over – genes switch between homologs. Independent assortment – homologous chromosomes line up differently every time. Mutations Sexual reproduction Results in: 4 cells with ½ DNA (haploid cells) 2n Zygote (baby) n + =

  3. What Happens During Meiosis?

  4. MEIOSIS I • A diploid (2N) cell divides to produce 2 daughter cells. • Creates genetic variation.

  5. Prophase I • Homologous chromosomes pair up to form tetrads (groups of four chromatids). • Crossing over occurs when homologous chromosomes overlap.

  6. Metaphase I • Tetrads line up at the center of the cell.

  7. Anaphase I • One homologous chromosome is pulled to each side of the cell.

  8. Telophase I • Two daughter nuclei are formed. • Followed by cytokinesis and then immediately meiosis II. • NO replication!

  9. MEIOSIS II • Two cells each divide to form four haploid (N) gametes. • In females, one viable egg + three “polar bodies” • In males, four viable sperm

  10. Prophase II • Chromosomes condense in each cell.

  11. Metaphase II • In each cell, chromosomes line up in the middle.

  12. Anaphase II • In each cell, sister chromatids are pulled apart.

  13. Telophase II • 4 new nuclei form, 2 in each cell. • Followed by cytokinesis, resulting in 4 haploid (N) gametes.

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