Meosis is a two part cell division that is caused when organims sexally reproduce which takes half the number of chromosomes from each parent cell. The steps include, Prophase I, Metaphase I, Anaphase I, Telophase I, Prophase II, Metaphase II, Anaphase II, and Telophase II. Meiosis is a specialized form of cell division that produces reproductive cells, such as plant and fungal spores, sperm and egg cells. All cells originate from other cells. The primary mechanism by which this occurs is through cell division. In general, this process involves a “parent” cell splitting into two or more “daughter” cells. In this way, the parent cell is able to pass on its genetic material from generation to generation.