MEIOSIS

A type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, creating four genetically diverse daughter cells.

Meiosis

The process of cell division that creates two identical daughter cells, typically for growth and repair.

Mitosis

Reproductive cells produced by meiosis (sperm and egg cells) with half the usual number of chromosomes.

Gametes

The process that occurs at the end of cell division, where the cytoplasm divides to form two or more daughter cells.

Cytokinesis

The first stage of meiosis where chromosomes condense, homologous chromosomes pair up, and crossing over occurs.

Prophase 1

The stage of meiosis where chromosome pairs align along the cell's equatorial plane and spindle fibers attach to centromeres.

Metaphase 1

The stage of meiosis where homologous chromosomes are pulled to opposite poles while sister chromatids remain together.

Anaphase 1

The stage of meiosis where chromosomes reach the poles and the cell undergoes cytokinesis, forming two non-identical haploid cells.

Telophase 1

The stage of meiosis where chromosomes condense again and a new spindle forms in each haploid cell.

Prophase 2

The stage of meiosis where chromosomes align at the equatorial plane in each haploid cell.

Metaphase 2

The stage of meiosis where sister chromatids are finally separated and pulled to opposite poles.

Anaphase 2

The stage of meiosis where chromatids reach the poles, and cytokinesis results in four non-identical haploid daughter cells.

Telophase 2