8I-P Quiz: Meiosis I and II

Quiz on Meiosis I & II: Match stages to key events! Essential for 8th-grade biology.

MEIOSIS I and II Please match the stages of Meiosis in Column A and their important events in Column B PROPHASE 1 Homologous pair undergo synapsis where they exchange their genetic material METAPHASE 1 Homologous chromosomes move and align themselves at the center of the cell called the metaphase plate ANAPHASE 1 Homologous pairs separate. Chromosomes move toward opposite poles due to the shortening of the spindle fibers. TELOPHASE 1 Chromosomes are at the opposite poles; formation of cleavage furrow PROPHASE II Nuclear membrane disintegrates , New spindle fibers are formed in preparation for another division. No more crossing over in this stage, METAPHASE II Chromosomes move and align themselves at the center of the cell called the metaphase plate. ANAPHASE II Chromosomes separate and move toward opposite poles due to the shortening of the spindle fibers. TELOPHASE II Chromatids are at the opposite poles; formation of cleavage furrow, and forming four daughters cells, each with 23 chromosomes.