What is the Difference Between Meiosis I and Meiosis II?
In Meiosis I, homologous chromosomes separate, while in Meiosis II, sister chromatids separate. It's like splitting a sandwich first, then cutting each half again!
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Meiosis I reduces the chromosome number by half, creating two haploid cells. Meiosis II is like a mitotic division of those haploid cells, resulting in four unique daughter cells.
Meiosis I involves crossing over and recombination of genetic material, whereas Meiosis II is more about straightforward division of sister chromatids.
Short answer: Meiosis I shuffles the genetic deck, Meiosis II deals the hands.
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