What Is Meiosis?
9. Cytokinesis and Telophase II
Next we have the cytokinesis and telophase II stage. In this stage, each of the chromosomes will move toward the poles of each cell, pulled into position by the fibers of the meiotic spindles. This is in preparation for the splitting of the cells because it ensures that we are left with one set of chromosomes in each cell.
Cytokinesis then occurs, which is the process of the cells physically separating from each other. We are now left with four separate cells which, at this stage, are known as granddaughter cells. These cells are basically the end of the process and are almost ready for fertilization.
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