they have to duplicate
They mate.
they have to split
They must double
If it did not, the chromosome number would double in each generation.
Meiosis is divided into Meiosis I and Meiosis II because the initial cell divides twice producing four genetically different sex cells (gametes) Each time a cell divides, it goes through Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase. See the link below for a diagram showing the process.
meiosis occour only in sexual cells and its reduce the number of chromosomes so when the sperm cell fuse with ovum cell the number of chromosomes it will be the same as in parents cell. Humans cells have 46 chromosome sperm cells have 23 chromosomes ovoum cells 23 chromosomes when sperm cell fertilize the ovun they fuse their genetic material and we have 23+23=46 every cell in our body it has 46 chromosome except sexual cells
Most homologous pairs look alike. They carry genes for the same characteristics and line up on the chromosome in the same order!
Most homologous pairs look alike. They carry genes for the same characteristics and line up on the chromosome in the same order!
Most homologous pairs look alike. They carry genes for the same characteristics and line up on the chromosome in the same order!
Most homologous pairs look alike. They carry genes for the same characteristics and line up on the chromosome in the same order!
Most homologous pairs look alike. They carry genes for the same characteristics and line up on the chromosome in the same order!
Most homologous pairs look alike. They carry genes for the same characteristics and line up on the chromosome in the same order!