At the end of meiosis, four haploid cells are produced. These cells are genetically distinct from each other and from the original parent cell.

Here's a breakdown:

* Meiosis I: This is the first division, and it separates homologous chromosomes (one from each parent). This results in two haploid cells with duplicated chromosomes.

* Meiosis II: The second division separates sister chromatids (identical copies of a chromosome) within each haploid cell. This results in four haploid cells with single chromosomes.

Key characteristics of the cells produced by meiosis:

* Haploid: They contain half the number of chromosomes as the original parent cell.

* Genetically diverse: Each of the four cells has a unique combination of chromosomes due to crossing over and independent assortment during meiosis.

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