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MeiosisATI TEAS 7 cheat sheet

Four cells, half the chromosomes

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Purpose

  • Makes gametes — sperm and egg
  • Produces 4 genetically different haploid cells

Two Divisions

  • Meiosis I separates homologous pairs — this is the reduction step
  • Meiosis II separates sister chromatids, like mitosis

Variation

  • Crossing over in prophase I swaps segments between homologues
  • Independent assortment shuffles which pair goes where

Vs Mitosis

  • Mitosis: 2 identical diploid. Meiosis: 4 different haploid
Key takeaway

Four cells, half the chromosomes

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