Meiosis involves the creation of haploid cells from diploid cells.The haploid chromosome number is created when _____.

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Homologous chromosomes contain pairs of chromosomes, with one chromosome inherited from each parent. During meiosis I, homologous chromosomes separate from each other, resulting in the creation of haploid cells with one copy of each chromosome. Sister chromatids, on the other hand, separate during meiosis II, resulting in the creation of four haploid cells, each with one copy of each chromosome. The S phase of the cell cycle is necessary for DNA replication, but does not create haploid cells. Maturation processes of ova and sperm involve meiosis, but do not create haploid cells from diploid cells.

Meiosis Involves the Creation of Haploid Cells from Diploid Cells