During meiosis, how many times does the cell progress through the stages of PMAT (prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase) to complete division?

• A. Once, because meiosis produces four cells in a single division.
• B. Four times, because PMAT occurs once for each of the four haploid products.
• C. Twice, because meiosis consists of two successive divisions (meiosis I and meiosis II).
• D. Three times, because crossing over adds an extra division cycle.

Answer: (C)