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(Stages of Meiosis:, Meiosis I (Reduction Division):, Prophase I:…

- - - - Meiosis I (Reduction Division):
      - Prophase I: Chromosomes condense, homologous chromosomes pair up to form tetrads, and crossing over occurs. Spindle fibers form, and the nuclear membrane dissolves.
      - Metaphase I: Homologous chromosome pairs align at the cell center, with random alignment (independent assortment) for genetic variation.
      - Anaphase I: Homologous chromosomes are pulled to opposite poles, reducing chromosome number by half.
      - Telophase I: Chromosomes reach poles, nuclear membranes reform, and cytokinesis occurs, producing two haploid daughter cells.
      - Meiosis II (Equational Division):
      - Prophase II: Chromosomes condense, spindle fibers form, and nuclear membranes dissolve.
      - Metaphase II: Chromosomes align at the center of each daughter cell.
      - Anaphase II: Sister chromatids are pulled to opposite poles.
      - Telophase II: Chromatids reach poles, nuclear membranes reform, and cytokinesis results in four haploid, non-identical cells.
      - Processes in Meiosis:
      - Crossing Over (Prophase I): Homologous chromosomes exchange genetic material, increasing diversity.
      - Independent Assortment (Metaphase I): Random alignment and distribution of chromosomes lead to genetic variation.
      - Cytokinesis: Cytoplasm divides, creating two daughter cells in Meiosis I and four haploid cells in Meiosis II.
- - - - Growth
      - Replace worn-out cells
      - Mistakes in Mitosis can lead to genetic conditions
      - End result: Two identical daughter cells
    - - Prophase
        
        Prepares to divide genetic material
        First phase of mitosis
      - Metaphase
        
        Chromosomes line up in the center
        Ready for equal division
      - Anaphase
        
        Chromosomes pulled apart by spindle fibers
        Move to opposite sides
      - Telophase
        
        Chromosomes reach opposite sides
        
        Nuclear envelopes reform
        
        The cell begins to split
      - Cytokinesis
        
        Cytoplasm divides
        Two daughter cells form, each with organelles and nucleus