1.1. Some of the processes in mitosis and meiosis are similar. Figure 1 shows a pair of chromosomes about to undergo cell division. 

 Figure 1

State the name of X and explain its importance in cell division. 

1.2. Describe the similarities and differences between homologous chromosomes.

1.3. Figure 2 shows two cells after the completion of meiosis I. 

Figure 2

Describe what happens in the next stages of meiosis.  

1.4. Figure 3 shows three different cells in different stages of cell division. 

Figure 3

Table 1

Use Figure 3 to complete Table 1 by placing an X in the appropriate boxes.