Outline and explain each of the phases of meiosis. (at least 150 words)

Meiosis is a reduction division resulting in 4 haploid nuclei / daughter cells.
The first stage is prophase 1 - the nuclear membrane breaks down, and crossing over occurs (formation of chiasmata), which ensures genetic variety and spindle microtubules appear.
Second stage is metaphase 1 - the chromosomes align on the equator, random orientation allows genetic variety.
Third stage is anaphase 1 - the chromosomes move to opposite poles of the cell.
Fourth stage is telophase 1 - the cell is separated into two via cytokinesis.
Fifth stage is prophase 2 - chromosomes supercoil, no crossing over.
Metaphase 2 - alignment on the equator.
Anaphase 2 - separation and movement to opposite poles
Telophase 2 - cells are halved, nuclear membranes reform resulting in 4 daughter cells.
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They became more resistant.