Cell Division (Meiosis)

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 LEARNING COMPETENCY

Describe the stages of

mitosis/meiosis given 2n=6
 MEIOSIS

• It occurs in reproductive
cells. (during gamete
formation)
• A nuclear division that
produces non-identical
haploid cells.
• It involves two rounds of
division (MEIOSIS 1
and MEIOSIS II)
 MEIOSIS

• Just like in mitosis,

Interphase happens
before meiosis.

• Meiosis employs many

of the same
mechanisms as mitosis.
 THE STAGES OF MEIOSIS
MEIOSIS I MEIOSIS II

PROPHASE I METAPHASE I ANAPHASE I TELOPHASE I/ PROPHASE II METAPHASE II ANAPHASE II TELOPHASE II/

CYTOKINESIS CYTOKINESIS
HOMOLOGOUS CHROMOSOMES

• Homologous chromosomes
are pairs of chromosomes
that are similar in length,
position of genes and location
of centromere
PROPHASE I
• Chromosomes condense and
become visible.
• Spindle fibers emerge from the
centrosomes
• Nuclear envelope breaks down.
• Homologous chromosomes
pair up (synapsis) forming a
tetrad.
• Chiasmata form between non-
sister chromatids and crossing
over occurs.
 CROSSING OVER
SYNAPSIS
- a process where
- a process where
non-sister chromatids
homologous
of homologous
chromosomes pair up
chromosomes
exchange genetic
materials.
METAPHASE I
• Homologous chromosomes
randomly assemble at the
metaphase plate

• Each chromosome is
attached to a spindle fiber
originating from respective
poles.
ANAPHASE I
• Homologous chromosomes
separate from each other by
the spindle fibers. The sister
chromatids of each
chromosome are still
attached at centromere
TELOPHASE I AND CYTOKINESIS
TELOPHASE I
• Chromosomes arrive at the
opposite poles and begin to
decondense.
• An nuclear envelope forms
around each nucleus.

CYTOKINESIS
• Cytoplasm separates
forming two haploid cells.
 MEIOSIS I
Telophase I and
Prophase I Metaphase I Anaphase I
Cytokinesis
PROPHASE II
• Chromosomes condense
and become visible again.

• Spindle fibers form and

nuclear envelope breaks
down.
METAPHASE II
• Chromosomes are lined up
at the metaphase plate. (like
in mitosis)

• Each sister chromatid is

attached to a spindle fiber
originating from opposite
poles.
ANAPHASE II
• Sister chromatids separate
from each other and move
to opposite poles because
of the spindle fibers.
TELOPHASE II AND CYTOKINESIS
TELOPHASE II
• Sister chromatids (now
called chromosomes) arrive
at the opposite poles and
begin to decondense.
• An nuclear envelope forms
around each nucleus.

CYTOKINESIS
• Cytoplasm separates
forming four haploid cells
that are genetically different
from each other.
 MEIOSIS II
Telophase II and
Prophase II Metaphase II Anaphase II
Cytokinesis
1. How many daughter cells are produced in
meiosis?
2. Are the daughter cells identical or non-identical?
3. Are the daughter cells diploid or haploid?
THANK YOU!