Explanation:
To go from a cell with 4n (diploid) chromosomes to four 1n (haploid) gametes in meiosis, several steps are involved:
1. **Prophase I**: Homologous chromosomes pair up and exchange genetic material in a process called crossing over. This increases genetic diversity.
2. **Metaphase I**: Paired homologous chromosomes line up along the center of the cell.
3. **Anaphase I**: Homologous chromosomes separate and move to opposite ends of the cell.
4. **Telophase I and Cytokinesis**: The cell divides into two daughter cells, each with half the number of chromosomes but with duplicated chromatids.
5. **Prophase II**: Each of the two daughter cells enters a second round of division without replicating the DNA.
6. **Metaphase II**: Chromosomes line up along the center of the cell.
7. **Anaphase II**: Sister chromatids separate and move to opposite ends of the cell.
8. **Telophase II and Cytokinesis**: The cell divides again, resulting in a total of four daughter cells, each with a haploid set of chromosomes.
Here's your answer:
By following these steps, a cell with 4n chromosomes can undergo meiosis to produce four 1n gametes, each with a unique combination of genetic material due to crossing over during prophase I.
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