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Stages of Meiosis

By Regina Bailey, About.com

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Metaphase I

Lily Anther Microsporocytes in Metaphase I

© John C. Glase

Meiosis Study Guide

Metaphase I:
  • Tetrads align at the metaphase plate.

  • Note that the centromeres of homologous chromosomes are oriented toward the opposite cell poles.


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