What is meiosis?

Meiosis is a type of cell division that results in the formation of gametes or reproductive cells which are involved in sexual reproduction. It involves two rounds of cell division that reduce the number of chromosomes in half, resulting in genetically diverse daughter cells. In this process, homologous chromosomes pair up and exchange genetic material through a process called recombination, resulting in a shuffling of genes. Meiosis is significant as it ensures that genetic variation is maintained in sexually reproducing organisms, and it plays a critical role in the continuity of life on Earth.

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