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Interphase- DNA replicates and the cell start preparing for division.

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Prophase- This is the first phase of Mitosis, which is the process where a cell divides to create two identical daughter cells.

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Metaphase- During metaphase, the chromosomes are neatly lined up in the center of the cell, ready to be divided equally into the two new cells (Britiannica, 2024.)

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Anaphase- The chromosomes spilt and move to opposite ends of the cell, getting ready for the final division into two new cells.

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Telophase- During telophase, the cell wraps up the process by forming two new nuclei, each with its own set of chromosomes.

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Cytokinesis- This is the process that physically separates the cell into two new cells, making sure that each one has its nucleus and a complete set of cellular components (Britiannica, 2024.)

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References

Britiannica, T. E. (2024, December 19). Mitosis. Retrieved from Britiannica: https://www.britannica.com/science/meiosis-cytology

https://padlet.com/kaulabibey/shelf-uwv8op6y70j6l7tr/wish/goElQyRN04XvZ3yY

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Prophase 1- The first step in Meiosis 1. This phase is similar to prophase in mitosis. The chromosomes condense and move towards the middle of the cell. The cell prepares for the first division.

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Metaphase 1- Homologous chromosomes align at the metaphase plates (Editors, 2020.) Fibers attach to their centromeres, getting ready for the state of separation into two new cells.

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Anaphase 1- The separation of homologous chromosomes begins which sets the stage for producing genetically unique gametes.

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Telophase 1- The cell finishes dividing the homologous chromosomes into two new cells, each with half the original number of chromosomes.

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Prophase 2- Each of the two new cells prepares for another round of division. Condensing chromosomes, forming spindle fibers and breaking down the nuclear membrane (Editors, 2020)

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Metaphase 2- The chromosomes are neatly lined up and attached to spindle fibers.

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Anaphase 2- Chromatids split and move opposite sides, making sure each new cell will have the right number of chromosomes (Editors, 2020.)

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Telophase 2- The chromosomes are at opposite ends of the cell. New nuclei form and the cell divides, creating four unique cells with half of the original chromosome number (Editors, 2020.)

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References

Editors, B. (2020, June 11). Meiosis. Retrieved from Biology Dictionary: https://biologydictionary.net/meiosis/#google_vignette

https://padlet.com/kaulabibey/shelf-uwv8op6y70j6l7tr/wish/mlNDZ392gGyqaznG

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Question- These behaviors explain Mendel's Law of Independent Assortment, which says that the inheritance of one trait generally doesn't affect the inheritance of another. This is because the random mixing and matching of chromosomes during meiosis ensures a variety of genetic combinations.