Meiosis is crucial for sexual reproduction in many organisms, including humans, plants, and fungi. Every human began as a single cell, which was the result of meiosis.
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Half Chromosomes
In meiosis, the chromosome number is halved, which is essential for maintaining the species' chromosome count across generations. In biology class, we learned how meiosis creates sperm and egg cells with half the usual number of chromosomes.
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Two Rounds
Meiosis involves two divisions, creatively named Meiosis I and Meiosis II, each contributing to genetic diversity. Meiosis II follows Meiosis I to complete the process of gamete formation.