Telophase II

Definition

Telophase II is the final phase in meiosis where nuclear membranes form around each set of chromosomes, which decondense back into chromatin. The cytoplasm then divides resulting in four haploid daughter cells.

Related terms

Cytokinesis:

This is when cytoplasm divides after nuclear division has occurred, creating two or more individual cells.

Chromatin:

It's DNA material that condenses to form chromosomes during eukaryotic cell division.

Haploid:

A cell that contains a single set of chromosomes.