Cell Division

MEIOSIS

Specific
characteristic that
varies from one
individual to another

Transmission of traits from

one generation to another
generation by means of
genetic codes

Necessity for Trait Inheritance in

offspring for Continuation:

Because they are uniquely adapted to enable survival in the

environment.

A cell with 2 sets of

chromosomes is referred to as
diploid (2n).
Somatic cells are diploid.

A cell with a single set of

chromosomes is referred to
as haploid (n).
Gametes are haploid.

Necessity to maintain diploid

chromosomal number and
production of haploid gametes in
sexual reproduction

Human somatic cell has

46 chromosomes
23 pairs of
homologous
chromosomes

2n

Human gametes

n
ovum

n
Fertilisation

2n

sperm

Zygote

Meiosis is the process of nuclear division

that reduces the number of chromosomes
in new cells to half the number of
chromosomes in the parent cell.

Sperm
&
Ovum
Meiosis produces
reproductive cells
(gametes)

Pollen
grains
& Egg
cells

MEIOSIS I

MEIOSIS II

Prophase I

Prophase II

Metaphase I

Metaphase II

Anaphase I

Anaphase II

Telophase I

Telophase II

Prophase I

Prophase I

Crossing over

Metaphase I

Anaphase I

Telophase I

Prophase II

metaphase II

anaphase II

telophase II

4 Daughter Cells

Meiosis I

Meiosis II

Meiosis I

Meiosis II

Meiosis I

Meiosis II

Mitosis

Meiosis

Mitosis

Meiosis