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7B - Meiosis
Outcome:
The production of haploid gametes from diploid cells by meiosis, including the significance of crossing over of chromatids and independent assortment for genetic diversity.
Engage:
Sexual reproduction involves gametes - or sex cells. Gametes are haploid, they contain half the normal number of chromosomes. Gametes are formed via meiosis.
Explain
Learning Activities:
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1) Stages of meiosis (print out)
Cut out the images of the different stages of meiosis from the worksheet and glue them into your notebook in the correct order.
Label and describe the process that occurs in each stage of meiosis - include a detailed description of crossing over.
2) How does meiosis contribute to variation
Variation Game (group of 12-ish)
Complete the questions from the task
Make a table in your book and list the ways that meiosis contributes to genetic variation
Evaluate
Evaluate
Complete Edrolo Questions 7B
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