What is the genetic composition of the gametes formed at the end of meiosis?

The genetic composition of gametes formed at the end of meiosis is haploid. During meiosis, a diploid parent cell undergoes two rounds of cell division, ultimately producing four daughter cells. Each of these daughter cells contains half the number of chromosomes compared to the original diploid cell, resulting in a haploid state. This is crucial for sexual reproduction, as the fusion of two haploid gametes during fertilization restores the diploid state in the zygote, ensuring genetic diversity while maintaining a stable chromosome number across generations.

The process of meiosis includes two key phases: meiosis I and meiosis II. During meiosis I, homologous chromosomes are separated, and each resulting daughter cell receives one chromosome from each homologous pair. Meiosis II then divides these cells further, separating sister chromatids, but does not replicate the DNA again, solidifying the haploid outcome. This reduction in chromosome number is vital for maintaining the species’ chromosome count through generations of sexual reproduction.