But notice, each one of these chromosomes still consists of two individual chromatids that are genetically different than the other one. So basically, in humans, we begin with 46 chromosomes. So each one of these cells will contain only 23 chromosomes. Now let's move on to the second stage of meiosis, known as meiosis II. And just like mitosis and meiosis one are broken down into four stages. Meiosis two can also be broken down into four stages or phases.