I: | the four chromatids of each bivalent chromosome become distinct and clearly appear as tetrads. |
II: | there is the appearance of recombination nodules. |
III: | crossing over occurs. |
I: | The bivalent chromosomes align on the equatorial plate. |
II: | The microtubules from the opposite poles of the spindle attach to the kinetochore of homologous chromosomes. |
I: | are themselves under genetic control |
II: | have to take place in a coordinated way |
1. | Chromosomal material condenses to form compact mitotic chromosomes. |
2. | Chromosomes are seen to be composed of two chromatids attached together at the centromere. |
3. | Centrosome undergoes duplication during prophase. |
4. | Each centrosome radiates out microtubules called asters. |
1. | Early Prophase | |
2. | Late Prophase | |
3. | Transition to Metaphase | |
4. | Anaphase |