1. MEIOSIS 2. Meiosis• The form of cell division by which gametes,with half the number of chromosomes, areproduced.• Diploid (2n) →haploid (n)• Meiosis is sexual…

8.2 Cell Growth and Reproduction 10.2 – Meiosis Sexual Reproduction Function: creates gametes (sperm, egg, pollen) for sexual reproduction. Meiosis: Cell division for sexual…

MEIOSIS MEIOSIS Ch. 11-4 Bill Nye Meiosis Movie General Info Two types of body cells: Somatic cells Any non-sex cell (e.g. liver, eye, heart, brain) Diploid (2N) = contains…

Meiosis: process of cell division that reduces the # of chromosomes in the new cells to half Meiosis: process of cell division that reduces the # of chromosomes in the new…

Unit 3 Unit 3 Chapter 9: Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction Impact, Issues: Why Sex? Asexual Reproduction: quick and efficient Does not require the participation of a partner…

8.2 Cell Growth and Reproduction 10.2 – Meiosis Sexual Reproduction Function: creates gametes (sperm, egg, pollen) for sexual reproduction. Meiosis: Cell division for sexual…

Meiosis â A Source of Distinction Why do you share some but not all characters of each parent? What are the rules of this sharing game? At one level, the answers lie in…