The stages of meiosis I are virtually the same as the stages of mitosis. The one major difference is
◦ the homologous chromosomes line up opposite each other during metaphase.
◦ there is no anaphase in meiosis I.
◦ there is no prophase in meiosis I.
◦ the homologous chromosomes line up next to each other during metaphase.
◦ the homologous chromosomes line up at opposite ends of the spindle equator.