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 ^Reproduction
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 ^Meiosis
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 >Interphase
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 >Prophase 1
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 >Metaphase 1
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 >Anaphase 1
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 >Telophase 1
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 *Prophase 2
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 >Metaphase 2
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 >Anaphase 2
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 >Telophase 2
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Meiosis 5: Prophase 2

In meiosis the cell goes directly from telophase I to prophase II without the interphase. In prophase II the nuclear envelope is again dissolved and the spindle is set up again. Prophase II is identical to prophase of mitosis except that there is half the amount of chromosomes. 

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