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  1. Meiosis - Wikipedia

    Meiosis occurs in eukaryotic life cycles involving sexual reproduction, consisting of the cyclical process of growth and development by mitotic cell division, production of gametes by meiosis and fertilization.

  2. Meiosis Definition, Diagram, Steps, and Function

    Oct 21, 2023 · Learn about meiosis in cells. Get the definition, a diagram and list of steps, and look at its function in biology.

  3. Meiosis: Definition, Stages, & Purpose with Diagram

    May 16, 2023 · Meiosis is a cell division process where a single (parent) cell divides twice to produce four independent (daughter) cells, each having half the chromosomes as the original cell. The term …

  4. What is meiosis? | Stages of meiosis with diagram - YourGenome

    Meiosis is a process where a single cell divides twice to produce four cells containing half the original amount of genetic information. Here you can find the nine meiosis stages along with a downloadable …

  5. Meiosis | Definition, Process, Stages, & Diagram | Britannica

    Jan 9, 2026 · Meiosis, division of a germ cell involving two fissions of the nucleus and giving rise to four gametes, or sex cells, each with half the number of chromosomes of the original cell.

  6. Meiosis - National Human Genome Research Institute

    2 days ago · 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 …

  7. Meiosis - Definition, Stages, Function and Purpose | Biology Dictionary

    Dec 8, 2016 · Meiosis is the process in eukaryotic, sexually-reproducing animals that reduces the number of chromosomes in a cell before reproduction. Many organisms package these cells into …

  8. What Is Meiosis and Why Is It Important? - sciencenewstoday.org

    Aug 3, 2025 · At its core, meiosis is a type of cell division. But unlike mitosis, which produces two identical daughter cells and is responsible for growth and repair, meiosis is about diversity.

  9. Overview of the Stages of Meiosis - ThoughtCo

    May 13, 2025 · Meiosis is the process that divides cells to produce sex cells with half the original chromosomes. The main stages of meiosis include meiosis I and meiosis II, each with specific cell …

  10. Meiosis: Phases, Stages, Applications with Diagram

    Aug 3, 2023 · Meiosis is a type of cell division in sexually reproducing eukaryotes, resulting in four daughter cells (gametes), each of which has half the number of chromosomes as compared to the …