Meiosis is a type of cell division that occurs in sexually reproducing organisms to produce gametes (sperm and eggs). It involves two rounds of cell division, resulting in the production of four haploid cells (cells with half the number of chromosomes) from one diploid cell (cell with the full complement of chromosomes). Meiosis is important for maintaining the correct chromosome number in offspring, as it halves the number of chromosomes in each gamete, and also allows for genetic recombination and variation.
Meiosis is a process of cell division that occurs in sexually reproducing organisms. It involves the division of a cell into four daughter cells, each containing half the number of chromosomes as the original cell. Meiosis is essential for the formation of eggs and sperm, leading to genetic variation in offspring. It consists of two successive divisions, known as meiosis I and meiosis II, which are preceded by a round of DNA replication. The main purpose of meiosis is to reduce the chromosome number by half, ensuring that offspring receive the right amount of genetic material from both parents.
