👉 Meiosis is a process that occurs during cell division, where two cells of a parent species fuse to form a single cell. It involves the exchange of genetic material between the two cells and results in the production of four genetically identical daughter cells. The primary function of meiosis is to produce haploid gametes, which are reproductive cells from which fertilization takes place. These gametes consist of two homologous chromosomes (one from each parent) that carry the same set of genetic material, allowing