Describe what happens during prophase I and metaphase I and how these phases play an important role in the genetic diversity of the daughter cells produced.

In Metaphase I of Meiosis
During this stage The cell would still be considered a diploid. meiosis involves two successive divisions of a diploid (2N) eukaryotic cell of a sexually reproducing organism that result in four haploid (N) progeny cells, each with half of the genetic material of the original cell.

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Diatonic254 Diatonic254 · Answer 2 · 2018-09-12T08:05:06+02:00

During Prophase I, the genetic material condenses and form chromosomes pairs (homologous chromosomes) and spindle begin to form. It is during this phase that the process of crossing over happens-this means that the homologous chromosomes arms exchange genetic material at certain points. This results in genetic variations.

During metaphase I, the homologous chromosomes are aligned at the metaphase plate and the spindle fibers are attached to the kinetochore of each sister chromosomes and begin pulling towards the poles. If this process does not complete, then there are chances of resulting daughter cells to have aneuploidy – have extra chromosomes that would cause disorder like downs syndrome.