Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

3. Energy & Cell Processes

Phases of Mitosis

Anatomy & Physiology

3. Energy & Cell Processes

Phases of Mitosis

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Multiple Choice

What is similar about metaphase in mitosis and metaphase I in meiosis?

Homologous chromosomes pair up and exchange genetic material.

Sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles.

Chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane.

The nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes.

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Begin by understanding the stages of cell division: Mitosis and Meiosis. Both processes involve the division of a cell's nucleus and its genetic material.

Focus on metaphase, which is a stage in both mitosis and meiosis. In mitosis, metaphase is characterized by the alignment of chromosomes at the cell's equatorial plane.

In meiosis, metaphase I is similar in that chromosomes also align at the cell's equatorial plane. However, it's important to note that in metaphase I of meiosis, homologous chromosomes (pairs of chromosomes) align together, whereas in mitosis, individual chromosomes align.

The key similarity between metaphase in mitosis and metaphase I in meiosis is the alignment of chromosomes at the equatorial plane of the cell. This alignment is crucial for the subsequent separation of genetic material.

Understand that while the alignment is similar, the context differs: mitosis results in two identical daughter cells, whereas meiosis leads to four genetically diverse gametes. This distinction is important for understanding the purpose and outcome of each process.