chromosomes are clearly visible pairing of homologous chromosomes - SYNAPSIS such a pair is called bivalent / tetrad (4 chromatids) in a bivalent,

nt, chromatids exchange genetic material at points called chiasmata (singular:chiasma) the process is known as CROSSING OVER. nuclear membrane and nucleolus are broken down spindle formation begins

 Homologous chromosomes arrange themselves randomly in pairs at the cell equator This is known as the independent assortment of chromosomes

 homologous separate and move to the opposite poles of the cell

 nucleoli and nuclear membrane are reformed spindle fibre dissappear

cytokinesis will occur right after telophase I the 2 nuclei produced are diploid (2n)

 nuclear membrane broken down again

formation of spindle fibres

migration of centrioles to the opposite poles each chromosome is unpair

 chromosomes arrange themselves at the new cell equator

 splitting of centromeres
sister chromatids are pulled to opposite poles

 breakdown of spindle fibres

reforming of nuclear membrane

cytokinesis follows and 4 haploid (n) daughter cells are formed. They are geneticaly different from one another