Meiosis only divides sex cells, also known as gametes. It does not divide body cells, which are also called somatic cells.

Here's a breakdown:

* Meiosis is a type of cell division that produces four daughter cells, each with half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell. This is essential for sexual reproduction, as it ensures that each offspring inherits one set of chromosomes from each parent.

* Sex cells (sperm and egg) are the cells involved in sexual reproduction.

* Body cells (e.g., skin, muscle, nerve cells) make up the rest of the organism and are responsible for carrying out various functions.

Mitosis, another type of cell division, is responsible for dividing body cells. This process produces two daughter cells that are genetically identical to the parent cell.