How does meiosis work?
Meiosis: Phases G1, S and G2 Step 1: Interphase: Interphase consists of three smaller phases called G1 (first gap), S (synthesis), and G2 (second gap). During G1 the cell grows by synthesizing new molecules, proteins and organelles. In S phase the cell replicates its Chromosomes, however they are not easily distinguished as they are in the form of loose Chromatin. In phase G2 the cell finishes off duplicating its contents (Importantly it now has two Centrosomes) and gets ready for Meiosis to begin. Phase M1 Step 2: Prophase I: Prophase I is the most complex phase of Meiosis, and takes a large amount of time to complete. The Chromatin fibres coil and fold together forming several Chromosomes (Can be seen with a light microscope) and the nucleoli dissipate. Each Chromosome consists of two identical sister Chromatids stuck together with a narrow bit located roughly in the middle, called a Centromere. In a process called Synapsis homologous chromosomes (Each made up of two sister chromatid
