Problem:
Okay, I was learning about mitosis and meiosis in school and had a question. I know in Mitosis you first start off with a Diploid (2N) cell and then end up with two daughter cells that are also Diploid. However, in Meiosis, I know you end up with four Haploid Cells (N), but what exactly do you start off with?
Question: Is it like a single egg makes four more eggs or something?
Question: Does it start off with a Diploid Cell and then end up with the Haploids? If so, what exactly is the starting cell called? Please give full description of the answers.