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MEIOSIS
Meiosis is a special type of cell division that produces cells
having only one set of genetic information. The process involves
a specialized pair of cell divisions that reduce the chromosome
number from diploid to haploid.
DIPLOID – contains two copies of each chromosome.
HAPLOID – contain only one of each chromosome.
GAMETOGENESIS – a cellular process that generates sex cells or gametes.
Male – a process called spermatogenesis that produces sperm cells
Female – a process called oogenesis that produces egg cells
ZYGOTE – the product of sperm and egg cells fusion.
THE PROCESS OF
MEIOSIS
MEIOSIS I
PROPHASE I
During this process, the cell prepares itself for
division. The DNA coils and thickens into
chromosomes, the nucleoli disappear, the nuclear
membrane disintegrates and the spindle begins to
form.
Synapsis – a very important event occurs during this phase. During this,
homologous sets of chromosomes join together or synapse. This is followed by
an actual physical exchange of genetic material via crossing over that
leads to recombination.
CHIASMATA – the chromosomes at this stage are thicker and shorter. The
points of exchange of genetic materials are marked by the formation of this
structures.
METAPHASE I
It is characterized by the alignment of the
synapsed pair of homologous chromosomes at the
equator of the cell. The attachment of the
centromere of each chromosome to the spindle
makes this movement possible.
ANAPHASE I
In this phase the homologous chromosomes
separate. The two members of each pair of
homologous chromosomes move away from each
other toward opposite poles.
TELOPHASE I
It is characterized by changes that may be
described as prophase in reverse. Cytokinesis then
divides the cytoplasm into two separate cells.
MEIOSIS II
PROPHASE II
The nuclear membrane disintegrates, nucleoli
disappear and the spindle begins to form. Synapsis
and crossing over do not occur during this phase.
METAPHASE II
The chromosomes, which are attached by their
centromeres to the spindle, align at the equator of
the cell. Each chromosome moves as a separate
unit because homologous pairs of chromosomes
are no longer together.
ANAPHASE II
The centromere of each chromosome splits in two.
Then, the chromatids, now called daughter
chromosomes, move to the two opposite poles.
TELOPHASE II
New nuclear membranes form, the chromosomes
uncoil, the nucleoli reform, and the spindles
disappear. Cytokinesis occurs and this stage is
followed by differentation of the daughter cells to
become gametes-either sperm or egg cells.
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Meiosis ( process )

  • 2. Meiosis is a special type of cell division that produces cells having only one set of genetic information. The process involves a specialized pair of cell divisions that reduce the chromosome number from diploid to haploid. DIPLOID – contains two copies of each chromosome. HAPLOID – contain only one of each chromosome. GAMETOGENESIS – a cellular process that generates sex cells or gametes. Male – a process called spermatogenesis that produces sperm cells Female – a process called oogenesis that produces egg cells ZYGOTE – the product of sperm and egg cells fusion.
  • 4. MEIOSIS I PROPHASE I During this process, the cell prepares itself for division. The DNA coils and thickens into chromosomes, the nucleoli disappear, the nuclear membrane disintegrates and the spindle begins to form. Synapsis – a very important event occurs during this phase. During this, homologous sets of chromosomes join together or synapse. This is followed by an actual physical exchange of genetic material via crossing over that leads to recombination. CHIASMATA – the chromosomes at this stage are thicker and shorter. The points of exchange of genetic materials are marked by the formation of this structures.
  • 5. METAPHASE I It is characterized by the alignment of the synapsed pair of homologous chromosomes at the equator of the cell. The attachment of the centromere of each chromosome to the spindle makes this movement possible. ANAPHASE I In this phase the homologous chromosomes separate. The two members of each pair of homologous chromosomes move away from each other toward opposite poles.
  • 6. TELOPHASE I It is characterized by changes that may be described as prophase in reverse. Cytokinesis then divides the cytoplasm into two separate cells.
  • 7. MEIOSIS II PROPHASE II The nuclear membrane disintegrates, nucleoli disappear and the spindle begins to form. Synapsis and crossing over do not occur during this phase. METAPHASE II The chromosomes, which are attached by their centromeres to the spindle, align at the equator of the cell. Each chromosome moves as a separate unit because homologous pairs of chromosomes are no longer together.
  • 8. ANAPHASE II The centromere of each chromosome splits in two. Then, the chromatids, now called daughter chromosomes, move to the two opposite poles. TELOPHASE II New nuclear membranes form, the chromosomes uncoil, the nucleoli reform, and the spindles disappear. Cytokinesis occurs and this stage is followed by differentation of the daughter cells to become gametes-either sperm or egg cells.
  • 9.