Meiosis I is
cell division which produces two
haploid cells each with a
haploid number of chromosomes. Cytokinesis between Meiosis I and Meiosis II forms
haploid cells each with a
haploid number of chromosomes. Meiosis II is
cell division which produces
two nuclei in
two cells for a total of
four nuclei. Cytokinesis after Meiosis II forms
four cells each containing a
haploid number of chromosomes.
Compare and Contrast – Describe a similarity and a difference between meiosis I and meiosis II
Similarity: Both are cell divisions that result in daughter cells with fewer chromosomes than the parent cell.
Difference: Meiosis I separates homologous chromosomes, while Meiosis II separates sister chromatids.
Identify each phase of Meiosis
- Prophase I
- Telophase I / Cytokinesis I
- Anaphase I
- Telophase II / Cytokinesis II
- Metaphase I
- Prophase II
- Metaphase II
- Anaphase II
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of meiosis worksheet answers key.
