**Transcription for Educational Website****Topic: Metaphase Stages in Cell Division****Instructions:**3. Draw the three metaphases as indicated for a cell that is 2n = 4 genotype AaEe. Gene A is on the large chromosome. Gene D is on the small chromosome. Label the alleles on all chromatids. Describe each cell on the lines below.**Diagrams:**- **Metaphase Meiosis I:** - Circle with space for drawing chromosomes aligned in pairs along the metaphase plate. - Line for description below: - ___n = _________- **Metaphase Meiosis II:** - Circle with space for drawing chromosomes aligned individually. - Line for description below: - ___n = _________- **Metaphase Mitosis:** - Circle with space for drawing chromosomes aligned individually. - Line for description below: - ___n = _________**Note:** Ensure to label the alleles (A, a, E, e) on the chromosomal drawings in each metaphase stage.

IntroductionMeiosis is a type of cell division that produces gametes (sperm and egg cells) with half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell. This is necessary for sexual reproduction, as it ensures that the offspring have the correct number of chromosomes.Meiosis occurs in two stages: Meiosis I and Meiosis II. During Meiosis I, homologous chromosomes (chromosomes that are similar in size and shape) pair up and exchange genetic material. This is known as crossing over. After crossing over, the homologous chromosomes separate and move to opposite poles of the cell.During Meiosis II, the sister chromatids (the two identical copies of each chromosome) separate and move to opposite poles of the cell. This results in the formation of four gametes, each with a unique combination of genes.Sure, here is a diagram of Meiosis I and II for a cell that is 2n=4 (two large and two small chromosomes), following your instructions:Image 1Top left circle: Metaphase I of Meiosis for a cell that is 2n=4 (two large and two small chromosomes):Chromosomes:Large chromosomes: X and Y (red) Small chromosomes: A and a (blue) Gene locations and labels:X: g1, g2, g3 Y: h1, h2, h3 A: i1, i2, i3 a: j1, j2, j3 Alignment of homologs:The two large chromosomes (X and Y) are paired, and the two small chromosomes (A and a) are paired. Homologous chromosomes are the same size, and sister chromatids are identical.Right side of the line:The second way homologs could line up in Metaphase I:Chromosomes:Large chromosomes: Y and X (red) Small chromosomes: A and a (blue) Gene locations and labels:Y: h1, h2, h3 X: g1, g2, g3 A: i1, i2, i3 a: j1, j2, j3 Alignment of homologs:The two large chromosomes (Y and X) are paired, and the two small chromosomes (A and a) are paired. Homologous chromosomes are the same size, and sister chromatids are identical.Metaphase II and gametes:The resulting chromosomes in Metaphase II and gametes are shown below:Metaphase II:Cell 1: X, Y, A, a Cell 2: Y, X, A, a Gametes:Gamete 1: X, A Gamete 2: Y, A Gamete 3: X, a Gamete 4: Y, a Gene letters below each circle:Cell 1: g1, g2, g3, i1, i2, i3 Cell 2: h1, h2, h3, i1, i2, i3 Gamete 1: g1, g2, g3, i1, i2, i3 Gamete 2: h1, h2, h3, i1, i2, i3 Gamete 3: g1, g2, g3, j1, j2, j3 Gamete 4: h1, h2, h3, j1, j2, j3Image:Top left circle: Metaphase I of Meiosis for a cell that is 2n=4 (two large and two small chromosomes):Chromosomes:Large chromosomes: X and Y (red)Small chromosomes: A and a (blue)Gene locations and labels:X: g1, g2, g3Y: h1, h2, h3A: i1, i2, i3a: j1, j2, j3Alignment of homologs:The two large chromosomes (X and Y) are paired, and the two small chromosomes (A and a) are paired. Homologous chromosomes are the same size, and sister chromatids are identical.Right side of the line:The second way homologs could line up in Metaphase I:Chromosomes:Large chromosomes: Y and X (red)Small chromosomes: A and a (blue)Gene locations and labels:Y: h1, h2, h3X: g1, g2, g3A: i1, i2, i3a: j1, j2, j3Alignment of homologs:The two large chromosomes (Y and X) are paired, and the two small chromosomes (A and a) are paired. Homologous chromosomes are the same size, and sister chromatids are identical.Metaphase II and gametes:The resulting chromosomes in Metaphase II and gametes are shown below:Metaphase II:Gametes:Gene letters below each circle:Notice: There are four types of gametes, each with a different combination of genes. This is due to the independent assortment of homologous chromosomes during Meiosis I.I hope this is helpful!Cell 1Large chromosome: AaSmall chromosome: EeThis cell is in metaphase I of meiosis, with the homologous chromosomes paired up and aligned along the metaphase plate. The sister chromatids of each chromosome are attached at the centromere.Cell 2Large chromosome: ASmall chromosome: EThis cell is in anaphase I of meiosis, with the homologous chromosomes separating and moving to opposite poles of the cell. The sister chromatids of each chromosome remain attached.Cell 3Large chromosome: aSmall chromosome: eThis cell is in metaphase II of meiosis, with the sister chromatids of each chromosome aligned along the metaphase plate.Description of Each CellCell 1: This cell is in metaphase I of meiosis, a stage in which the homologous chromosomes pair up and align along the metaphase plate. This is the first step in the process of reducing the chromosome number from diploid (2n) to haploid (n).Cell 2: This cell is in anaphase I of meiosis, a stage in which the homologous chromosomes separate and move to opposite poles of the cell. This results in the formation of two daughter cells, each with a haploid number of chromosomes.Cell 3: This cell is in metaphase II of meiosis, a stage in which the sister chromatids of each chromosome align along the metaphase plate. This is the first step in the process of dividing the haploid chromosomes into two daughter cells.Labeling of AllelesLarge chromosome: A and aSmall chromosome: E and eThe alleles for each gene are labeled on the chromatid. For example, in cell 1, the large chromosome has the alleles A and a, and the small chromosome has the alleles E and e.ConclusionThe three cells you provided are in different stages of meiosis. Cell 1 is in metaphase I, cell 2 is in anaphase I, and cell 3 is in metaphase II. Each cell has a haploid number of chromosomes, meaning that it has only one copy of each gene.