2 divisions of the nucleus Meiosis 2 divisions of the nucleus
DNA is replicated forming homologous chromosomes
Prophase 1 Chromosomes condense Nuclear envelope disappears Crossing over occurs between Homologous chromosomes.
Metaphase 1 Pairs of homologous chromosomes move to the equator
Anaphase 1 Homologous chromosomes move to opposite poles
Telophase 1 Chromosomes gather at the poles Cytokinesis
Prophase 2 New spindle forms around chromosomes
Metaphase 2 Chromosomes line up at equator
Anaphase 2 Centromere divides Chromatids (now chromosomes) move to opposite poles
Telophase 2 Nuclear envelope forms around each set of chromosomes Cytokinesis Results in 4 haploid cells (gametes)
Genetic Variation Variation generated quickly
Crossing over DNA exchange between homologous chromosomes