Home » Science » Biology » Cell Biology » Difference Between Prophase 1 and 2. Difference Between Prophase 1 and 2. March 14, 2017 •by Lakna •5 min read ? Main Difference – Prophase 1 vs 2. read more
The major difference between prophase I and prophase II is the genetic recombination process that occurs during prophase I, but does not repeat in prophase II. During prophase I, the duplicated homologous pairs line up and cross over, which is the process by which the chromatids exchange genetic information. read more
• Prophase I is the beginning phase of Meiosis I while Prophase II is the beginning phase of Meiosis II. • There is a long interphase before Prophase I, whereas Prophase II occurs without an interphase. read more
Prophase 1 vs Prophase 2 of meiosis DURING PROPHASE I: Crossing over happens in chromosomes where genetic information is swapped from chromosome to another at a chiasma (chiasmata for multiple crossing over sections) Cell is Diploid 46 chromosomes DURING PROPHASE II: No Crossing over at this point, as it has already happened during prophase I. read more