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Process of Meiosis
Ch. 6.1 & 6.2 (pp. 168 – 176)
KEY CONCEPT: During meiosis, diploid cells undergo two cell divisions that result in haploid cells.
Vocabulary:
1. Sister chromatid (p. 173) – __________________________________________________________
2. Gametogenesis (p. 176) – ____________________________________________________________
3. Sperm (p. 176) – ___________________________________________________________________
4. Egg (p. 176) – _____________________________________________________________________
5. Polar body (p. 176) - _______________________________________________________________
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6. After DNA replication of the chromosomes, each identical half is called a __________________
7. Two chromosomes that are very similar in length, shape and carry the same genes are called
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8. What does the sperm contribute to an embryo? _________________________________________
9. What does an egg contribute to the embryo?____________________________________________
10. During what phase of meiosis do homologous chromosomes separate? ______________________
11. During which phase of meiosis do sister chromatids separate? _____________________________
12. Refer to Figure 6.6 on page 176 and label the diagrams below:
SJK Process of Meiosis Ch. 6.1 & 6.2 (pp. 168 -176)
Nowicki, S. (2008). McDougal Littell biology. Evanston, IL: McDougal Littell
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Use Figure 6.5 on pages 174 and 175 to complete the following diagram of the phases of meiosis.
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Draw 1 large homologous and 1 small homologous chromosome pair (4 sets of sister chromatids)
Follow the example in the first box.
Label each phase below the box.
Meiosis I
Prophase 1
Meiosis II
SJK Process of Meiosis Ch. 6.1 & 6.2 (pp. 168 -176)
Nowicki, S. (2008). McDougal Littell biology. Evanston, IL: McDougal Littell
http://msbrownnhs.sharepoint.com