Figure 1.5: Meiosis

The process of meiosis is shown diagrammatically for two pairs of homologous chromosomes. Meiosis is two divisions. Division 1 separates partner chromosomes. Division 2 separates chromatids.

Figure 1.5: Meiosis

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