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Meiosis
Meiosis
Meiosis
MEIOSIS
Transmission of traits from one generation to another generation by means of genetic codes
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
46 chromosomes
23 pairs of homologous chromosomes
Human gametes
2n
n
ovum
Fertilisation
sperm
2n
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.
MEIOSIS I
Prophase I Metaphase I Anaphase I Telophase I
MEIOSIS II
Prophase II Metaphase II Anaphase II 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