Identify the stages of meiosis by picture and by description of major milestones; explain why meiosis involves two rounds of nuclear division

Just what is the difference between mitosis and meiosis? We know that mitosis produces somatic cells; meiosis produces gametes. Let’s learn just how similar and different these processes are.

What You’ll Learn to Do

• Identify the stages of meiosis
• Describe the steps of meiosis I
• Describe the steps of meiosis II

Learning Activities

The learning activities for this section include the following:

• Stages of Meiosis
• Meiosis I
• Meiosis II
• Meiosis
• Self Check: Meiosis