Homologous chromosomes align at the equatorial plate. Crossing-over can occur during this stage. Homologous pairs separate with sister chromatids remaining together. Two daughter cells are formed with each daughter containing only one chromosome of the homologous pair. Chromosomes align at the equatorial plate.
Centromeres divide and sister chromatids migrate separately to each pole.
Cell division is complete. Four haploid daughter cells are obtained. One parent cell produces four daughter cells. Daughter cells have half the number of chromosomes found in the original parent cell and with crossing over, are genetically different. Meiosis differs from mitosis primarily because there are two cell divisions in meiosis, resulting in cells with a haploid number of chromosomes.