Answer to Question #342482 in Biology for Chisom Ogugua

Question

Using the information from your practical work and referenced supplementary material from secondary sources, discuss the behaviour of the chromosomes during mitosis and meiosis in each stage of cell division, including the similarities and differences between plant and animal cells. Ensure you cover: 

• Mitosis - interphase, prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase

• Meiosis - interphase, prophase I, metaphase I, anaphase I, telophase I, cytokinesis, interkinesis, prophase II, metaphase II, anaphase II, telophase II, cytokinesis

Evaluate the significance of chromosomal behaviour during cell division. Provide justified arguments for and against the behaviour of independent assortment and crossing over leading to variation within an organism.