Download Cells of Genetic Continuity In your Traits and Fates book, carefully

Cells of Genetic Continuity
In your Traits and Fates book, carefully read the Prologue p. 215. Also read
Cells of Genetic Continuity p. 216-218 (Unit 2, LE 8)
1. Define these words from the reading. Do not simply look them up on-line or in a
Glossary. Use the diagrams to help you understand.
gametes
progeny
meiosis
ovum
oogenesis
ovary
oocytes (cell type)
diploid
haploid
Full chromosomes number found in a body cell
The number of chromosomes found in a gamete (sex cell); the
haploid number is half the diploid number
spermatogenesis
spermatocyte
testis
2.
Describe the difference between sexual and asexual reproduction.
3. Make a large, hand drawn, neat, labeled drawing of each of the following.
A. The process of oogenesis (Fig. 6.1 p. 62) - no photocopies or tracings
B. The process of spermatogenesis (Fig. 6.3 p. 63) – no photocopies or tracings