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The DNA starts to condense. Matching chromosomes pair (Homologous chromosomes) up and exchange genetic material. This is called 'crossing over' and it helps mix up our genetic material.

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The paired homologous chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell. They form a straight line right in the cell's center. Tiny protein strings (called spindle fibers) attach to each chromosome pair to help them move later.

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Time to separate! The homologous chromosomes are pulled away to opposite poles of the cell. Each end gets one chromosome from each pair.

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The first division is almost done! The nuclear envelopes form around the separate chromosomes and the cell divides into two haploid cells.

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After a short break, the second division begins! The chromosomes in each new cell condense again, and the nuclear envelope disintegrates. This time, they don't pair up or swap parts - they're ready to split differently!

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Just like in Metaphase I, the chromosomes line up in the middle of each new cell. But this time, they're not in pairs - each single chromosome lines up by itself.

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In anaphase II sister chromatids are pulled away to opposite poles of the cell.

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Nuclear envelopes reform around the separated chromatids and the cells divide again.

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Four genetically unique haploid cells are formed after the cytoplasm divides.

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All though these two process are very similar they have some key differences:

Mitosis only divides once, Meiosis divides twice

Mitosis keeps the same number of chromosomes (46) vs Meiosis that only keeps half (23)