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Cell Division

MEIOSIS

Specific characteristic that varies from one individual to another

Transmission of traits from one generation to another generation by means of genetic codes

Necessity for Trait Inheritance in offspring for Continuation:


Because they are uniquely adapted to enable survival in the environment.

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

Human somatic cell has

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.

Sperm & Ovum


Meiosis produces reproductive cells (gametes)

Pollen grains & Egg cells

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

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