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In which phases of meiosis do the centomeres attch to spindle fibers?
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Centromeres attach to spindle fibers during both meiosis I and meiosis II. In meiosis I, centromeres attach to spindle fibers during metaphase I, while in meiosis II, they attach during metaphase II. This attachment is crucial for the proper alignment and segregation of chromosomes during cell division.
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During which phase of mitosis do the chromosomes form?
The answer is PROPHASE. there are four phases in Mitosis: prophase, anaphase, metaphase, and telophase.
How many phases are in Meiosis?
There are two phases in meiosis: meiosis I and meiosis II. Meiosis I involves the separation of homologous chromosomes, while meiosis II involves the separation of sister chromatids. These phases result in the formation of four haploid daughter cells.
What are the two main stages of meiosis?
The two main phases of meiosis are prophase and telophase
Which meiotic division is most like mitosis?
There are many similarities between meiosis and mitosis, and the phases are almost identical. The main difference between them is that there are two divisions in meiosis, and the chromosomes are not replicated in both of these.
What 4 phases are found in the M phase?
The M phase of the cell cycle consists of two phases only: mitosis or meiosis and cytokinesis.
During which phase of mitosis do the chromosomes form?
The answer is PROPHASE. there are four phases in Mitosis: prophase, anaphase, metaphase, and telophase.
Does meiosis occur in phases?
yes
What will these Spindle fibers eventually used for?
There are six phases of mitosis (a way which allows cell to reproduce itself so that organisms can grow). In this process, DNA is coiled into chromosomes. In the second phase, the spindle fibers attach themselves to centromere - centromere is a part of chromosome linking two sister chromatids (2 chromsatids make one chromosome). In the fourth phase, these spindle fibers shorten themselves and the sister chromatids are physically separated by the action. This way the two diploid daughter cells produced in mitosis have 46 chromosomes each.
How many phases are in Meiosis?
There are two phases in meiosis: meiosis I and meiosis II. Meiosis I involves the separation of homologous chromosomes, while meiosis II involves the separation of sister chromatids. These phases result in the formation of four haploid daughter cells.
What would happen if one or more spindle fibers failed to form from one spindle apparatus?
Since spindle fibers are involved in separating chromosomes and centrosomes duringmitosis, you would have impaired mitosis. The spindle is largely made of organized microtubules, which help chromosomes line up during metaphase and then separate during anaphase. The cell has many "checkpoints" which will check to make sure that chromosomes are properly lined up and attached before they can be separated. If the spindle fibers are not properly formed, it would be harder to get past the checkpoint, and so mitosis would be delayed or would not occur at all. If there are mutations in checkpoint proteins (such as in cancer cells), mitosis may proceed but the chromosomes may not be separated normally (resulting in "aneuploidy").They would die because spindle fibers isn't for indiviuals itz mostly dealing with the different phases of mitosis
What are the two main stages of meiosis?
The two main phases of meiosis are prophase and telophase
Why are there two sets of phases during meiosis but only one during meiosis?
burr
How many phases meiosis goes through?
100
Why are meiosis and mitosis confused?
Meiosis and mitosis are confused because they are both processes involving cell division, but they have different purposes and outcomes. Mitosis results in two identical daughter cells, while meiosis produces four genetically distinct daughter cells with half the number of chromosomes. Understanding the differences in their stages and functions can help clarify the distinctions between the two processes.
What do the phases in meiosis do?
The phases in meiosis serve specific purposes in the formation of gametes. During prophase I, homologous chromosomes pair and exchange genetic material. Metaphase I aligns homologous pairs in the middle of the cell. Anaphase I separates homologous chromosomes. In telophase I, nuclear membranes form around each set of chromosomes.
What will these spindle fiber eventually be used for?
There are six phases of mitosis (a way which allows cell to reproduce itself so that organisms can grow). In this process, DNA is coiled into chromosomes. In the second phase, the spindle fibers attach themselves to centromere - centromere is a part of chromosome linking two sister chromatids (2 chromsatids make one chromosome). In the fourth phase, these spindle fibers shorten themselves and the sister chromatids are physically separated by the action. This way the two diploid daughter cells produced in mitosis have 46 chromosomes each.
What are the phases of meiosis 1?
they are prophase I, metaphase I, anaphase I and telophaseI. :)
