Mitosis vs Meiosis: Comparing Metaphase Images

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The discussion focuses on the differences between Meiosis Metaphase II and Mitosis Metaphase, emphasizing the distinct chromosomal arrangements and quantities during these phases. In Meiosis II, the cell contains half the number of chromosomes compared to the original cell, as it results in gametes with 23 chromosomes each, while Mitosis maintains the full set of 46 chromosomes, producing two identical daughter cells. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the chromatid structure, as the sister chromatids are aligned at the metaphase plate during both processes, but the context of chromosome number and genetic variation differs significantly between meiosis and mitosis.
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What is the difference between the images of Meiosis Metaphase 2 and Mitosis Metaphase other than the fact that the chromosomes have crossed over regions.
 
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In meiosis you have one half of the number of chromosomes, all of the chromosome pairs moved apart from one another. In mitosis each chromosome duplicated itself, so you have the same number of chromosomes you started with. Meiosis you end up with one half of the number of chromosomes

Example humans:
start: one cell 46 chromosomes -> 2 cells with 46 chromosomes each This is mitosis.
start: one cell 46 chromosomes -> 2 cells with 23 chromosomes each This is meiosis.

oops I get what you are asking. In Meiosis II you have a gamete undergoing mitosis, so one half of the chromosomes are there at the metaphase plate.
 
No but you are not given the number of chromosomes. You are just told that the height of the sister chromatids is different
 
Please. Do us all a favor: paste the entire question so we all can see it. I do not see the word chromatid in your first post for example.
 

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