# Describe what happens during meiosis to produce gametes from a diploid cell.

> Edexcel GCSE Biology (1BI0) — 3.2 Meiosis · Describe · 4 marks

## Mark scheme (4 marks)

1. Meiosis involves two divisions (of the cell/nucleus)
2. The chromosomes are copied / DNA is replicated before division begins
3. The chromosome pairs separate so each new cell receives one chromosome from each pair / homologous pairs are separated
4. Four genetically different haploid daughter cells (gametes) are produced

## Key terms

- [meiosis](https://www.gradenine.co.uk/glossary/meiosis)
- [diploid cell](https://www.gradenine.co.uk/glossary/diploid-cell)
- [gametes](https://www.gradenine.co.uk/glossary/gametes)

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