What is the Difference Between Meiosis 1 and Meiosis 2?
In Meiosis 1, the chromosomes condense, pair up, and then split into two cells. In Meiosis 2, those two cells split again, but this time each cell gets a single copy of each chromosome.
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Short version: Meiosis 1 = divide pairs of chromosomes; Meiosis 2 = divide single chromosomes.
Meiosis 1 separates homologous chromosomes, while Meiosis 2 separates sister chromatids. Think of Meiosis 1 as a 'genetic shuffling' stage.
Meiosis 1 is more about reducing chromosome number, while Meiosis 2 is about making sure each cell gets one copy of each chromosome. First-hand, it's fascinating to see this under a microscope!
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