Name: ______________________
November 25, 2012
2.8 Stages of Meiosis
Meiosis I
Draw cell with 4 Chromosomes (2 pairs of homologous chromosomes)
1. Interphase I: ____________________________
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2. Prophase I: _____________________________
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Crossing Over: In Prophase I homologous chromosomes
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exchange sections of chromosomes. This adds greater
genetic variation in ________________(sperm and egg).
3. Metaphase I: _____________________________
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4. Anaphase I: _____________________________
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5. Telophase I: _____________________________
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Meiosis II
6. Interphase II: _____________________________
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7. Prophase II: _____________________________
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8. Metaphase II:
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9. Anaphase II: _____________________________
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10. Telophase II: _____________________________
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Mitosis vs. Meiosis
 Your Thoughts: Fill in the chart with the main differences between Mitosis and Meiosis
Mitosis
Meiosis
 Class Thoughts
Mitosis
Meiosis