5.1: Meiosis

Unit 4 discussed cell replication and division through the process of mitosis, the creation of genetically identical cells. Topic 5.1 starts Unit 5 with a discussion of the process organisms use to reproduce sexually and maintain genetic diversity within their populations: meiosis.

Vocabulary:

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  1. Genes
  2. Asexual Reproduction
  3. Sexual Reproduction
  4. Homologous chromosomes
  5. Autosomes
  6. Sex chromosomes
  7. Somatic cells
  8. Gametes
  9. Diploid Cell
  10. Haploid Cell
  11. Meiosis
  12. Fertilization
  13. Synapsis
  14. Crossing over
  15. Independent assortment
  16. Random fertilization
  17. Mitosis

Resources:

Videos:

AP® Playground | Meiosis

PoseKnows Biology | Meiosis

Crash Course Biology | Meiosis: Why Are All Humans Unique?

Amoeba Sisters | Meiosis

Amoeba Sisters | Mitosis vs. Meiosis: Side by Side Comparison

Amoeba Sisters | Chromosome Numbers During Division: Demystified!

Bozeman Science | Phases of Meiosis