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Master Meiosis with Our Comprehensive Guide: This detailed resource covers the process of meiosis, including its stages, functions, and significance in genetics. Ideal for Grade 12 students, it includes clear explanations, key concepts, and practice questions to help you understand and excel in you...

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Meiosis: The Basis of meiosis
Introduction to Meiosis
Meiosis is a type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half,
resulting in four genetically distinct daughter cells. This process is essential for
sexual reproduction and occurs in the sex cells (gametes) of organisms.
Phases of Meiosis
Meiosis consists of two successive divisions: Meiosis I and Meiosis II.
Meiosis I
1. Prophase I:
o Chromosomes condense and become visible.

o Homologous chromosomes (each consisting of two sister
chromatids) pair up in a process called synapsis.
o Crossing over occurs, where non-sister chromatids exchange
genetic material, leading to genetic diversity.
o The nuclear envelope breaks down, and spindle fibers form.

2. Metaphase I:
o Homologous chromosome pairs align at the metaphase plate.

o Spindle fibers attach to the centromeres of each homologous
chromosome.
3. Anaphase I:
o Homologous chromosomes are pulled to opposite poles of the cell.

o Sister chromatids remain attached at their centromeres.

4. Telophase I and Cytokinesis:
o Chromosomes reach the poles, and the cell divides into two haploid
cells.
o Each daughter cell has half the number of chromosomes, but each
chromosome still consists of two sister chromatids.
Meiosis II
1. Prophase II:
o Chromosomes condense again if they had decondensed after
Meiosis I.
o A new spindle apparatus forms in each haploid cell.

2. Metaphase II:
o Chromosomes align at the metaphase plate.

o Spindle fibers attach to the centromeres of the sister chromatids.

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