Understanding Meiosis: The Key to Genetic Diversity

The video tutorial explains the processes of mitosis and meiosis, highlighting their differences. Mitosis results in two identical cells, while meiosis produces four genetically diverse cells with half the chromosomes. The phases of meiosis, including prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase, are detailed, emphasizing the importance of recombination for genetic variability. The tutorial concludes with the formation of four unique sex cells, each ready for fertilization.

What is the main difference between mitosis and meiosis?

Describe the phases of meiosis and how they differ from mitosis.

Explain the process of crossing over during meiosis.

What role does recombination play in meiosis?

Why do siblings have different genetic makeups despite having the same parents?