Meiosis

Learning objectives

To observe the main features of the meiotic division.
To understand how meiosis generates haploid cells from diploid cells.
To understand how and why meiosis plays a key role in generating genetic diversity.

Meiosis produces haploid cells from diploid cells. Meiosis is a peculiar type of cellular division in which diploid germ line cells give rise to haploid reproductive cells or gametes. Meiosis plays a key role in generating tremendous genetic diversity.