Meiosis is a type of cell division that reduces the number of chromosomes in the parent cell by half and produces four gamete cells.The significance of meiosis is in-Formation of gametes − Meiosis form gametes that are essential for sexual reproduction.Genetic information − Meiosis switches on the genetic information for the development of gametes.Crossing over − It introduces new combination of traits or variations.Mutation − Mutations take place due to irregularities of meiotic division.