Meiosis occurs in two steps. During meiosis I, the chromosome pairs are divided between the two cells produced. During meiosis II, the two sister chromatids are segregated into each daughter cell. Meiosis II is analogous to mitosis, because the chromosome number stays the same. I takes the most time.
Chromosomes begin to condense.
The point of crossing over is called the chiasma. Metaphase I Homologous chromosomes align at cell equator to form tetrads. The nuclear envelope may form again. Cytokinesis Two daughter cells are formed. After cytokinesis, four daughter cells are formed.