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The chromosome number is halved during the process of meiosis in the cell cycle.
A chromosome consists of two identical sister chromatids during the S phase of the cell cycle when DNA replication occurs. This ensures that each daughter cell receives an identical copy of the genetic material during cell division.
The second strand of a chromosome is a copy of the genetic information for that cell. There are 2 strands so that when the cell divides, there is one copy of each chromosome for each offspring cell.
During Prophase
During the S phase of the cell cycle, a copy of each chromosome is made through the process of DNA replication. This ensures that each daughter cell receives a complete set of genetic information during cell division.
One copy will be made totalling 2 of the same chromosome, one for each cell.
Interphase
Chromosome replication occurs during the S phase of the cell cycle. This is when DNA is synthesized to ensure that each daughter cell receives an identical copy of the genetic material during cell division.
A cell with two copies of each chromosome is called a diploid cell. A cell with one copy is called a haploid cell.
A chromatid means one copy, or a daughter cell, of a duplicated chromosome, which is joined to another copy by a single centromere. Each contain the same DNA and chromosome protein as the original cell.
Mitosis results in two identical cells being produced from the original cell. A copy of each chromosome is made before the cell divides and one of each chromosome goes to each new cell.
Before the next mitosis cycle starts, the chromosome must replicate during the S phase of interphase to form sister chromatids. This ensures that the daughter cells will receive an exact copy of the genetic material during cell division.