Differences between meiotic stages

• What follows DNA replication in meiosis?

  Meiosis I
• What process occurs during Prophase of Meiosis I?

  Crossing over
• Does Meiosis II involve DNA replication?

  No
• What is the alignment of chromosomes during Metaphase I?

  Homologous pairs align on either side of the equator
• How do chromosomes align during Metaphase II?

  Chromosomes align on the equator
• What happens during Anaphase I?

  Homologous pairs of chromosomes separate
• How many haploid cells are produced after Meiosis I?

  2 haploid cells
• What occurs during Anaphase II?

  Sister chromatids separate
• How many haploid cells are produced after Meiosis II?

  4 haploid cells
• What are the key differences between Meiosis I and Meiosis II during Prophase and Anaphase?

  • Prophase I: Involves crossing over; follows DNA replication
  • Prophase II: No crossing over; does not follow DNA replication
  • Anaphase I: Homologous pairs separate; produces 2 haploid cells
  • Anaphase II: Sister chromatids separate; produces 4 haploid cells