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Meiosis Vocabulary
somatic cell
germ cell
gamete
homologous chromosome
autosome
diploid
haploid
meiosis
sex chromosome
mitosis
fertilization
zygote
sexual reproduction
asexual reproduction
gametogenesis (spermatogenesis, oogenesis)
sperm
egg
polar body
crossing over
tetrad (synapsis)
Overarching Questions
1) Explain in detail the differences between the processes of mitosis and meiosis.
2) Explain the difference between sister chromatids and homologous pairs.
3) What is the purpose of 2 divisions in the meiosis process?
4) Explain how the meiosis process contributes to genetic variation. Why is this important to humans and
other animals?