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Cell Reproduction Meiosis
Cell Reproduction Meiosis
Suggested Time : 9 days
Overview
Students will:
describe the process of meiosis, including independent assortment and crossing over
explain how reduction division results in the formation of haploid gametes or spores
compare and contrast the processes of mitosis and meiosis
model or diagram the process of mitosis and meiosis
explain how sexual and asexual reproduction may contribute or limit genetic variation
Benchmarks Covered:
Benchmarks Covered:
L.16.16 (Moderate) - Describe the process of meiosis, including independent assortment and crossing over. Explain how reduction division results in the formation of haploid gametes or spores.
L.16.17 (High) - Compare and contrast mitosis and meiosis and relate to the processes of sexual and asexual reproduction and their consequences for genetic variation.
Essential Questions
Essential Questions
How does sexual reproduction lead to genetic variation within a species?
Explain why cell reproduction is vital to living organisms.
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Gamete Chromosome
Diploid Autosome
Haploid Sex Chromosome
Meiosis Sexual Reproduction
Homologous
Teacher Lesson Plans
Teacher Lesson Plans
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