6.7- production of haploid gametes

• In humans, there are 46 chromosomes per cell - 23 pairs of autosomal chromosomes and one pair of sex chromosomes.
• The first division (meiosis 1) separates homologous chromosomes, while the second division (meiosis 2) separates sister chromatids.
• Meiosis is the process by which diploid cells divide to produce four genetically different haploid daughter cells
• Interphase- dna is replicated and makes x shaped chromosomes

  prophase 1- chromosomes condense and crossing over

  metaphase 1- line up to the middle!!

  anaphase- separated and pulled to opposite poles

  telophase- nuclear envople forms with cytokinesis
• crossing over and independent assortment (formation of random chromosomes contributions)