13. Phases of Meiosis I Interphase Cell replicates its chromosomes Prophase I Replicated chromosomes (sister chromatids) are visible. Tetrad forms (pair of homologous chromosomes) in a process called synapsis. Crossing over may occur Metaphase I Centromeres attach to spindle fibers, tetrad is pulled to equator Anaphase I Homologous chromosomes (2 sister chromatids) separate to opposite ends Telophase I Spindle breaks down, chromosomes uncoil, cytoplasm divides to form 2 new cells (sister chromatids)
14. Phases of Meiosis II Interphase Short phase, chromosomes do not replicate Prophase II Spindles form in each of 2 new cells Metaphase II Centromeres attach to spindle fibers and pulls sister chromatids to equator Anaphase II Sister chromosomes separate to opposite poles Telophase II Nuclei re-form, spindle breaks down, chromosomes uncoil, cytoplasm divides