Meiosis consists of two rounds of division: meiosis I and meiosis II.
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Meiosis I: This is the first division where homologous chromosomes are separated. It includes processes like crossing over during prophase I and results in two daughter cells, each with half the number of chromosomes.
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Meiosis II: This division is similar to mitosis and involves the separation of sister chromatids. It also results in two additional daughter cells.
Overall, meiosis results in four genetically diverse haploid cells from one diploid cell after the two rounds of division.
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