Meiosis

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What is Meiosis?

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Meiosis is a type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, creating four haploid cells from one diploid cell. It is essential for sexual reproduction.

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What are the two main stages of Meiosis?

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The two main stages of Meiosis are Meiosis I and Meiosis II.

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What happens during Prophase I?

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During Prophase I, homologous chromosomes pair up and exchange genetic material through a process called crossing over.

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What is the significance of Metaphase I?

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In Metaphase I, homologous chromosome pairs align at the cell's equator, which is crucial for the proper segregation of chromosomes.

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What occurs during Anaphase I?

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During Anaphase I, the homologous chromosomes are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.

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What is Telophase I?

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Telophase I is the stage where the cell divides into two daughter cells, each with half the number of chromosomes.

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What is Prophase II?

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Prophase II is the stage where the chromosomes condense again and the nuclear envelope breaks down in each of the two daughter cells.

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What happens during Metaphase II?

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In Metaphase II, the chromosomes line up at the equator of the cell, similar to Metaphase in mitosis.

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What occurs during Anaphase II?

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During Anaphase II, the sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.

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What is Telophase II?

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Telophase II is the final stage of meiosis where the nuclear envelope reforms around each set of chromosomes, resulting in four haploid cells.