In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Meiosis 2. Occurrence of Meiosis 3. Genetics 4. The Spindle Apparatus 5. Forces Required for Chromosome Movement 6. Regulation of the Cell Cycle. Meaning of Meiosis: The division which takes place in cells of the germ line is called meiosis (Fig. 6.2). It results in four products of a parent [...]
In this article we will discuss about the meiosis that consists of two cell divisions:- 1. Meiosis Division I 2. Meiosis Division II. The meiosis is a process of cell division by which the chromosomes are reduced from the diploid to the haploid number. It takes place in all sexually reproducing organisms. Haploid sex cells are produced from the diploid [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Meiosis 2. Divisions of Meiosis 3. Significance 4. Need 5. Types. Meaning of Meiosis: Meiosis (Gk. meioum or meio— to lessen) is a double division which occurs in a diploid cell (or nucleus) and gives rise to four haploid cells (or nuclei), each having half the number of chromosomes as [...]