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Stages of Meiosis

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Prophase II

Lily Anther Microsporocytes in Prophase II
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Meiosis Study Guide

Prophase II:
  • The nuclear membrane and nuclei break up while the spindle network appears.

  • Chromosomes do not replicate any further in this phase of meiosis.

  • The chromosomes begin migrating to the metaphase II plate (at the cell's equator).


  1. Interphase
  2. Prophase I
  3. Metaphase I
  4. Anaphase I
  5. Telophase I
  6. Prophase II
  7. Metaphase II
  8. Anaphase II
  9. Telophase II

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