Meiotic (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to meiosis.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The meiotic process involves the reduction of chromosomes from diploid to haploid.
- Meiotic recombination occurs during the crossover of chromosomes in prophase I.
- The meiotic division results in the production of four distinct gametes.
- Meiotic errors can lead to chromosomal abnormalities and infertility.
- The meiotic cycle is completed with the formation of a tetrad of haploid spores.