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How many cells are formed at the end of meiosis?
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12. Meiosis
Introduction to Meiosis
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Which phase of meiosis involves the separation of homologous chromosomes?
A
Anaphase I
B
Telophase I
C
Prophase I
D
Metaphase I
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Understand the process of meiosis, which is a type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, resulting in the production of gametes.
Recall that meiosis consists of two consecutive divisions: Meiosis I and Meiosis II. Each division has several phases: Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase.
Focus on Meiosis I, where homologous chromosomes are separated. This is different from Meiosis II, where sister chromatids are separated.
Identify the phase in Meiosis I where homologous chromosomes are pulled apart. This occurs during Anaphase I, when the spindle fibers shorten and pull the homologous chromosomes to opposite poles of the cell.
Review the other phases of Meiosis I: Prophase I involves chromosome pairing and crossing over, Metaphase I involves alignment of homologous chromosomes at the cell equator, and Telophase I involves the completion of the first meiotic division.
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