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Stages of Meiosis: Meiosis I

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  • Key Points: Meiosis I
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Key Points: Meiosis I

  • Meiosis I is a reductional division, where the chromosome number reduces from diploid to haploid.
  • Prophase I is the longest and most complex stage, divided into five sub-stages: leptotene, zygotene, pachytene, diplotene, and diakinesis.
  • In Leptotene, chromosomes become visible and start condensing.
  • In Zygotene, homologous chromosomes pair (synapsis), forming bivalents/tetrads with the help of the synaptonemal complex.
  • In Pachytene, crossing over occurs between non-sister chromatids, causing genetic recombination.
  • In Diplotene and Diakinesis, homologous chromosomes begin to separate; chiasmata appear, chromosomes fully condense, and the nuclear membrane breaks down.
  • During Metaphase I, Anaphase I, and Telophase I:
    • Chromosomes align at the equator (Metaphase I)
    • Homologous chromosomes separate (Anaphase I)
    • Two haploid cells (dyads) are formed after Telophase I and cytokinesis

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