Anaphase 2
Telophase 2
Telophase 2
Telophase 2
Telophase 2
Telophase 2
Telophase 2
Telophase 2
Cytokinesis
Cytokinesis
Cytokinesis
Cytokinesis
Cytokinesis
Cytokinesis
End REsult
End REsult
End REsult
Written Explanation
Interphase During interphase, the cell does normal cell activities. Stringy DNA called chromatins replicate.
Prophase 1 During prophase 1, chromosomes condense and become visible. This makes it easier for the chromosome to move around. The chromosomes also pair up to form tetrads. Additionally, the nucleus disintegrates.
Crossing Over Cells cross over during prophase 1. This means the homologous (condensed) chromosomes exchange genetic information.
Before Crossing Over
During Crossing Over
After Crossing Over
Metaphase 1 During metaphase 1, Tetrads line up down the middle of the cell.
Anaphase 1 During anaphase 1, chromosomes split up and move towards opposite ends of the cell.
Telophase 1 Telophase 1 happens after chromosome reach opposite ends of the cell. In this stage, independent cells begin to form. The newly forming cells each form a nucleus.
Cytokinesis This stage usually occurs at the same time as telophase. In this stage, the cytoplasm divides and two new cells form. The new cells are called haploid.
Prophase 2 The nucleus goes away in prophase 2 but this time, chromosomes don’t pair up.
Metaphase 2 Chromosomes line up single file along the middle of the cell. They don’t pair up in metaphase 2.
Anaphase 2 During this stage, the sister chromatids split up and move to opposite poles.
Telophase 2 In this stage, 4 haploid daughter cells called gametes are being formed. Each newly forming cell makes a nucleus. Also, chromosomes uncoil and turn into chromatin again.
Cytokinesis This stage occurs at the same time as telophase 2. The cytoplasm divides and 4 new haploid gametes are created.