Question

complete the following table on meiosis by filling in a description of the stage of meiosis on the left and draw a picture to represent that stage on the right
prophase ii:
metaphase ii:
anaphase ii:
telophase ii and cytokinesis:

Explanation:

• Prophase II: Nuclear envelope breaks down, spindle fibers form, chromosomes (each consisting of two sister chromatids) condense.
• Metaphase II: Chromosomes line up at the equatorial plane (metaphase plate) of the cell, attached to spindle fibers.
• Anaphase II: Sister chromatids separate and are pulled to opposite poles of the cell by the spindle fibers.
• Telophase II and Cytokinesis: Nuclear envelopes reform around the separated chromosomes at each pole. Cytokinesis (cell division) occurs, resulting in four haploid daughter cells.

Answer:

• Prophase II: Nuclear envelope breakdown, spindle - fiber formation, chromosome condensation.
• Metaphase II: Chromosomes align at the equatorial plane.
• Anaphase II: Sister chromatids separate and move to opposite poles.
• Telophase II and Cytokinesis: Nuclear envelopes reform, cell divides into four haploid cells.