Meiosis ​
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Biology
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Division of somatic cells into gametes
Properties:
- 2 cell divisions
- 4 different haploid daughter cells
Phases:
- Meiosis I
- Prophase I
- Metaphase I
- Anaphase I
- Telophase I
- Cytokinesis I
- The daughter cells are already haploid.
- Meiosis II (similar to mitosis)
- Prophase II
- Metaphase II
- Anaphase II
- Telophase II
- Cytokinesis II
Meiosis includes cytokinesis, unlike meiosis.
Ajitani Hifumi