Meiosis is a process where a single cell divides twice to produce four cells containing half the original amount of genetic information. These cells are our sex cells – sperm in males, eggs in females. Link
- Prophase 1 : Homologous chromosomes pair up and form tetrad
- Metaphase 1 : Homologs line up alone equator
- Anaphase 1 : Spindle fibers move homologous chromosomes to opposite sides
- Telophase 1 : Cytoplasm divides, 2 daughter cells are formed
- Prophase 2 : Crossing over occurs
- Metaphase 2 : Chromosomes line up along equator, not in homologous pairs
- Anaphase 2 : Chromatids separate
- Telophase 2 : Nuclear membrane reforms, cytoplasm divides, 4 daughter cells formed