Cell Division

MEIOSIS
Cell Division

MEIOSIS
Cell Division

MEIOSIS
Cell Division

MEIOSIS
Cell Division

MEIOSIS
 Transmission of traits from
Specific one generation to another
characteristic that generation by means of
varies from one genetic codes
individual to another

Necessity for Trait Inheritance in

offspring for Continuation:

• Because they are uniquely adapted to enable survival in the

environment.
 A cell with 2 sets of
chromosomes is referred to as
diploid (2n).
Somatic cells are diploid.

A cell with a single set of

chromosomes is referred to
as haploid (n).
Gametes are haploid.
 Necessity to maintain diploid
chromosomal number and
production of haploid gametes
in sexual reproduction
Human somatic cell has
46 chromosomes

23 pairs of
2n homologous
chromosomes

Human gametes

n Fertilisation sperm

ovum

2n Zygote
Meiosis is the process of nuclear division
that reduces the number of chromosomes
in new cells to half the number of
chromosomes in the parent cell.

Pollen
Sperm
grains
& & Egg
Ovum cells
Meiosis produces
reproductive cells
(gametes)
 MEIOSIS I MEIOSIS II
• Prophase I • Prophase II
• Metaphase I • Metaphase II
• Anaphase I • Anaphase II
• Telophase I • Telophase II
Prophase I
Prophase I

Crossing over
Metaphase I
Anaphase I
Telophase I
Prophase II
metaphase II
anaphase II
telophase II
4 Daughter Cells
Meiosis I Meiosis II
Meiosis I Meiosis II
Meiosis I Meiosis II
Mitosis Meiosis
Mitosis Meiosis