What is the primary distinction between meiosis 1 and meiosis 2?

• A. Meiosis 1 occurs in somatic cells, while meiosis 2 occurs in gametes.
• B. Meiosis 1 is a reductional division, while meiosis 2 is an equational division.
• C. Meiosis 1 results in the replication of DNA, while meiosis 2 involves cell growth.
• D. Meiosis 1 produces diploid cells, while meiosis 2 produces haploid cells.

Answer: (B)