As you watch the Amoeba Sisters Video below, fill in the corresponding 2 pages in your packet.
As you watch the Amoeba Sisters Video below, fill in the corresponding 2 pages in your packet.
Did you finish the 4.4 meiosis lesson yesterday?
Read the following article on Chromosomes using the following link: https://www.ducksters.com/science/biology/chromosomes.php
What is the red dot on the diagram?
Mitosis | Meiosis | Both | |
|---|---|---|---|
2 daughter cells | |||
4 daughter cells | |||
daughter cells are identical | |||
daughter cells are unique | |||
Parent cell starts with 46 chromosomes | |||
Daughter cell has 23 chromosomes | |||
Daughter cell has 46 chromosomes |
The human gamete has chromosomes while the human somatic (body) cell has .
At the end of Meiosis I, there are
At the end of Meiosis II, there are
Drag the characteristics based on haploid or diploid.
n=23
2n = 46
gametes
body cells
1 set of chromosomes
2 sets of chromosomes
Haploid
Diploid
Which of the following statements is true of homologous chromosomes in meiosis (remember: crossing over occurs)?
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
B | arrow_right_alt | centromere |
A | arrow_right_alt | chromatid |

Letter B functions to help organize the spindle fibers during mitosis and meiosis, which are essential for separating chromosomes into daughter cells.
Be ready for a couple mastery checks tomorrow when Mrs Beck returns.