Question

What Is the purpose of Meiosis I and II?

Answer 1

Meiosis:

1. Meiosis is a reduction division in which the parent cell divides into four daughter cells with half the number of chromosomes.
2. Meiosis I is the initial round of cell division, during which homologous pairs are separated.
3. The pairing of homologous chromosomes, crossing over, and genetic recombination that occurs during Meiosis I results in two daughter cells with half the number of chromosomes.
4. Meiosis II is the second phase of cell division with the purpose of separating sister chromatids.
5. Meiosis II is similar to mitosis in that it involves the separation of sister chromatids, resulting in four genetically different haploid cells from a diploid parent cell.