What results from meiosis in terms of chromosome number?

The outcome of meiosis is the production of cells with a haploid set of chromosomes. This process is vital for sexual reproduction and involves two rounds of cell division, meiosis I and meiosis II, leading to the formation of four genetically diverse daughter cells. Each of these daughter cells contains half the number of chromosomes as the original parent cell, which is diploid (2n).

By reducing the chromosome number by half, meiosis ensures that when fertilization occurs, the resulting zygote restores the diploid chromosome number, maintaining genetic stability across generations. This reduction is crucial for the proper distribution of chromosomes during gamete formation, ultimately contributing to genetic diversity.