Meiosis

 Meiosis is a type of cell division in sexually reproducing organisms that reduces the number of chromosomes in gametes (the sex cells, or egg and sperm). In humans, body (or somatic) cells are diploid, containing two sets of chromosomes (one from each parent).

dip·loid -[ˈdipˌloid] ADJECTIVE

(of a cell or nucleus) containing two complete sets of chromosomes, one from each parent. Compare with haploid

• What is a simple definition of meiosis? Define Meiosis

Meiosis is a type of cell division during which a single cell divides twice and produces four daughter cells. 

These four daughter cells contain half the amount of genetic material and are known as our sex cells (gametes).Apr 15, 2023

What is difference between mitosis and meiosis?

What's the Difference? 

Mitosis produces two genetically identical “daughter” cells from a single “parent” cell, whereas meiosis produces cells that are genetically unique from the parent and contain only half as much DNA. Most cells in the body regularly go through mitosis, but some do so more often than others.Sep 8, 2021