Meiosis, illustration C018 / 0803
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Meiosis, illustration C018 / 0803
Meiosis. Illustration of a cell during metaphase (I) of meiosis (gamete formation). During meiosis four daughter nuclei are formed from one parent nucleus after two stages of nuclear division. Meiosis occurs only in the sex cells (gametes) of the testes and ovaries. At metaphase (I) pairs of homologous chromosomes line up along the centre of the cell ready to be separated during anaphase (I). Separation results in two cells with half the usual number of chromosomes. The full complement is restored when two gametes fuse during fertilisation
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Animal Cell Cell Biology Cell Cycle Cell Division Cell Growth Centrioles Chromatids Chromosome Chromosomes Condensed Crossing Over Cytological Cytology Dividing Eukaryote Gametes Meiosis Meiotic Metaphase Nuclear Division Replicating Reproduction Reproductive Sex Cells Deoxyribonucleic Acid Genetics
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This photo print, titled "Meiosis, illustration C018 / 0803" offers a mesmerizing glimpse into the intricate process of cell division during gamete formation. The image showcases a cell in metaphase (I) of meiosis, where pairs of homologous chromosomes align along the center, preparing for separation during anaphase (I). This crucial step leads to the creation of four daughter nuclei from one parent nucleus after two stages of nuclear division. Meiosis is a remarkable biological phenomenon that exclusively occurs in the sex cells (gametes) found within the testes and ovaries. It plays a vital role in sexual reproduction by ensuring genetic diversity through chromosome shuffling and reductional division. As depicted in this artwork, meiotic division results in two cells with half the usual number of chromosomes. The vibrant green hues and condensed structure showcased in this illustration beautifully capture the essence of cellular biology. Each chromatid represents DNA replication and serves as building blocks for future offspring. Furthermore, this image highlights key components such as centrioles and their involvement in cell growth. Ultimately, it is through fertilization when two gametes fuse that the full complement of chromosomes is restored. Claudia Stocker's masterful depiction not only educates but also inspires awe at nature's intricacies within our own bodies.
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