metaphase is the phase of mitosis in which the chromosomes line up across the center of the cell and the centromeres attach to the spindle fibers.
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No, homologous chromosomes do not pair up during metaphase 2 as they do in metaphase 1. In metaphase 2, individual chromosomes line up along the metaphase plate.
Metaphase 1 The chromosomes line up on the equatorial (metaphase) plate. Metaphase 2 Kinetochores of the paired chromatids.
It is during the anaphase of meiosis that the replicated homologous chromosomes line up next to each other at the cell's equator.
No, during metaphase II of meiosis, homologous chromosomes do not pair up as they do in metaphase I. Instead, individual chromosomes line up along the metaphase plate.
Metaphase 1
A gamete, such as a sperm cell or an egg cell, has a single set of chromosomes, which is half the normal number found in somatic cells. This single set is created through a process called meiosis, which ensures genetic diversity during sexual reproduction.
In metaphase of meiosis, homologous chromosomes line up in pairs, while in metaphase of mitosis, individual chromosomes line up singly.
1. In metaphase 1 spindle formation is completed In metaphase 2 spindle formation take place 2. Bivalent are involved in metaphase 1 Bivalents are not involved in metsphase 2
Metaphase I or Metaphase II? In metaphase I it would have 24. In metaphase II it would have 6.
Metaphase!
The chromosomes are lined up at the equatorial plate during metaphase of mitosis and metaphase II of meiosis. This alignment ensures that each chromosome is properly attached to the spindle fibers before they separate and move to opposite poles.
In meiosis, metaphase occurs twice (metaphase I and metaphase II) while in mitosis, it occurs only once. The significance of metaphase in meiosis is to ensure proper separation of homologous chromosomes in metaphase I and sister chromatids in metaphase II, leading to genetic diversity. In mitosis, metaphase ensures accurate alignment of chromosomes for equal distribution to daughter cells, maintaining genetic stability.