Identify the Phases of Meiosis

Name of Phase	Description
1.	Homologous chromosomes pair up and form tetrad
2.	Spindle fibers move homologous chromosomes to opposite sides
3.	Nuclear membrane reforms, 4 daughter cells formed
4.	Chromosomes line up along equator, not in homologous pairs
5.	Crossing-over occurs
6.	Chromatids separate
7.	Homologs line up along equator
8.	Cytoplasm divides, 2 daughter cells are formed

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Other Resources on Meiosis

Meiosis Study Guide -  view animations of meiosis, compare to mitosis

Reinforcement: Meiosis - focus on vocabulary, such as gamete and zygote, diploid and haploid; label an image

Meiosis Internet Lesson -view animations and tutorials, with questions

Phases of Meiosis - label the phases and complete a chart