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a process where a single cell divides twice to produce four cells containing half the original amount of genetic information

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There are 8 stages of Meiosis
Occurs in germ cells
The purpose is sexual reproduction
4 haploid daughter cells are created
The number of chromosomes is halved for each daughter cell.
Genetic variation increases.
Meiosis generates variation.
In the first phase, Meiosis is separated into two daughter cells.
In the second phase, the two daughter cells separate into four daughter cells.

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Genetic variation doesn't change.
A cell replicates it's chromosomes, segregates them, and produces two daughter cells.

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Has 4 Stages.
1. Prophase: chromatin into chromosomes, the nuclear envelope breaks down, chromosomes attach to spindle fibers by their centromeres
2. Metaphase: chromosomes line up along the metaphase plate(center of the cell)
3. Anaphase: sister chromatids are pulled to opposite poles of the cell. Begins when homologous chromosomes separate. The nuclear envelope reforms and nucleoli reappear
4. Telophase: nuclear envelope, finishes the creation of 2 daughter cells.

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the chromosomes are enclosed in nuclei. The cell now undergoes a process called cytokinesis

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Meiosis, National Human Genome Institute, June 2,2022, "Meiosis", https://www.genome.gov/genetics-glossary/Meiosis#:~:text=Meiosis%20is%20a%20type%20of,(one%20from%20each%20parent)

Mitosis, National Human Genome Institute, June 2,2022, "Mitosis", https://www.genome.gov/genetics-glossary/Mitosis