Meiosis

• Sexual reproduction


  genetic contribution to offspring from two parents

  involves the fusion of gametes

  meiosis
• Meiosis


  produces four haploid gametes for reproduction

  gametes fuse with other gametes to produce offspring creating a diploid cell

  when fusion occurs, a zygote is created, which develops into an embryo
• Stages of Meiosis 1

  Interphase

  Prophase 1

  Metaphase 1

  Anaphase 1

  Telophase 1
• Stages of Meiosis 2

  Prophase 2

  Metaphase 2

  Anaphase 2

  Telophase 2
• Meiosis overview


  involves two distinct cellular divisions

  meiosis 1 ~ separates each homologous chromosome

  meiosis 2 ~ separates each sister chromatid into four different cells (mitotic division)