Steps of Meiosis: Original cell: o DNA replicates so that there are two copies. o DNA condenses into a compact form called chromosomes. Each chromosome contains two o identical copies of DNA called sister chromatids. Chromosomes pair up with their matching chromosome called homologous o chromosomes (one chromosome inherited from the father and one chromosome inherited from the mother). Homologous chromosomes line up at the center of the cell. Fibers attach to each of the o homologous chromosomes that will pull each chromosome to opposite poles of the cell. Homologous chromosomes are pulled to opposite poles of the cell. o The cell splits into two, with both cells having one homologous chromosome from each pair. o
Steps of Meiosis: o Original cell: o DNA replicates so that there are two copies. o DNA condenses into a compact form called chromosomes. Each chromosome contains two identical copies of DNA called sister chromatids. o Chromosomes pair up with their matching chromosome called homologous chromosomes (one chromosome inherited from the father and one chromosome inherited from the mother). o Homologous chromosomes line up at the center of the cell. Fibers attach to each of the homologous chromosomes that will pull each chromosome to opposite poles of the cell. o Homologous chromosomes are pulled to opposite poles of the cell. o The cell splits into two, with both cells having one homologous chromosome from each pair.
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