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Meiosis
Phases of Meiosis
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Name of Phase
Description
1.
Homologous chromosomes pair up and form tetrad
2.
Spindle fibers move homologous chromosomes to opposite .sides
3.
Nuclear membrane reforms, cytoplasm divides, 4 daughter cells formed
4.
Chromosomes line up along equator, not in homologous pairs
5.
Crossing-over occurs
6.
Chromatids separate
7.
Homologs line up alone equator
8.
Cytoplasm divides, 2 daughter cells are formed
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