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Yes duplication of chromosomes occurs during the first stage of meiosis or during prophase.
During meiosis I, the phase where genetic DNA is copied is called the S phase (synthesis phase) of interphase, which occurs prior to meiosis. During this phase, the chromosomes replicate, resulting in two sister chromatids for each chromosome. Meiosis I then proceeds with the separation of homologous chromosomes, but it does not involve further DNA replication.
They are separated in Anaphase I of Meiosis I.
What is a source of genetic variation that involves the swapping of sections of chromosomes during meiosis.?
Homologous chromosomes pair up during prophase I of meiosis to form a structure called a bivalent, also known as a tetrad. This pairing allows for genetic recombination to occur between homologous chromosomes.
Yes, chromosomes make copies of themselves through a process called DNA replication. During cell division, each chromosome is duplicated to ensure that each daughter cell receives an identical set of genetic material.
Meiosis is known as a reduction division. The total number of chromosomes present prior to meiosis is reduced in half at the end of meiosis. In this case 12 pairs of chromosomes before meiosis (a total of 24 chromosomes) becomes 12 chromosomes (one of each pair) at the end of meiosis.
Yes duplication of chromosomes occurs during the first stage of meiosis or during prophase.
During meiosis, chromosomes line up as homologous pairs during the first stage of meiosis, known as prophase I.
During meiosis, the homologous chromosomes separate and go to different gametes.
In meiosis, chromosomes align in pairs during metaphase I, while in mitosis, chromosomes align individually during metaphase.
During mitosis, chromosomes pair up by replicating and aligning themselves in the center of the cell before separating into two identical sets. In meiosis, chromosomes pair up in homologous pairs, exchange genetic material, and then separate into four non-identical sets of chromosomes.
Meiosis causes the chromosomes to separate and reduce their number in half during cell division.
They are separated in Anaphase I of Meiosis I.
Chromosomes are visible during the prophase stage of meiosis, specifically during prophase I. This is when the chromosomes condense and become visible under a microscope.
Chromosomes form Tetrads during meiosis in Prophase I
The chromosomes number is halved during the process of meiosis, specifically during the first division called meiosis I.