1. Mitosis vs. Meiosis

2. What is the difference Mitosis is asexual reproduction. Does not produce a new organism. Mitosis is asexual reproduction. Does not produce a new organism. Example: new skin cells Example: new skin cells Produces only a genetically identical cell. Produces only a genetically identical cell. Offspring are genetic clones of the parent cells. Offspring are genetic clones of the parent cells. This form of reproduction is very rapid. This form of reproduction is very rapid. No mechanism for genetic diversity. No mechanism for genetic diversity.

3. Meiosis Sexual reproduction Sexual reproduction Formation of a new individual by the combination of two gametes. Formation of a new individual by the combination of two gametes. Gametes are the sex cells. (egg & sperm) Gametes are the sex cells. (egg & sperm) Gametes are haploid cells Gametes are haploid cells

4. Meiosis Continued Fertilization is the combination of genetic information from two separate cells that have one half the genetic information. Fertilization is the combination of genetic information from two separate cells that have one half the genetic information. Gametes for fertilization come from two separate parents. Gametes for fertilization come from two separate parents. Both gametes are haploid with a single set of chromosomes. Both gametes are haploid with a single set of chromosomes.

5. Meiosis Continued The new individual is called the zygote. The new individual is called the zygote. The zygote is diploid meaning having two sets of chromosomes. The zygote is diploid meaning having two sets of chromosomes. Meiosis is a process to convert a diploid cell to a haploid cell and cause a change in genetic information to increase diversity in the offspring. Meiosis is a process to convert a diploid cell to a haploid cell and cause a change in genetic information to increase diversity in the offspring. It is how we are all different!! It is how we are all different!!