Meiosis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007145",
  "term": "Meiosis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A specialized type of cell division that reduces the number of chromosomes in a parent diploid cell by half to produce four haploid cells. This process involves two rounds of division, known as meiosis I and meiosis II, and includes the pairing of homologous chromosomes and crossing over. In sexually reproducing organisms, it generates gametes like sperm and egg cells.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and the Environment",
  "see_also": [
    "chromosome",
    "mitosis",
    "ploidy"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1992, 64, 143. 'Glossary for chemists of terms used in biotechnology (IUPAC Recommendations 1992)' on page 159 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199264010143)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/meiosis/"
}