Meiosis 1

Question 1

Interphase

Answer 1

-DNA is replicated
-cell carries out normal functions
-cell growth occurs

Question 2

Meiosis 1

Answer 2

-reduces number of chromosomes
-creates genetic diversity
-result is 2 daughter cells

Question 3

Prophase 1

Answer 3

-nuclear membrane breaks down
-centrosome, centrioles, and spindle fibers form and assemble
-HOMOLOGOUS CHROMOSOMES pair up
-crossing over takes place

Question 4

Metaphase 1

Answer 4

-spindle fibers move HOMOLOGOUS CHROMOSOMES to metaphase plate (equator)
-each side has chromosomes from each parent
-chromosomes line up in pairs on metaphase plate
*metaphase plate ~> HORIZONTAL

Question 5

Anaphase 1

Answer 5

-paired HOMOLOGOUS CHROMOSOMES separate and move to opposite sides of the cell
-WHOLE chromosomes moves
-sister chromatids remain ATTACHED

Question 6

Telophase 1

Answer 6

-spindle fibers disassemble
-each cell has chromosomes from BOTH parents

Question 7

Cytokinesis (in meiosis 1)

Answer 7

Cell undergoes cytokinesis and the result is 2 daughter cells (genetically similar+ Diploid)