Chapter 10. 1 Meiosis
Chromosomes Chromosomes store DNA as genes 23 pairs chromosomes 22 pairs autosomes 1 pair of sex chromosomes Body cells are diploid 1 set from mom & 1 set from dad
Homologous Chromosomes: chromosomes paired Chromosomes (cont.) Homologous Chromosomes: chromosomes paired Ex. You have two chromosome #1
Gametes Sperm & egg are haploid (1 set of chromosomes) WHY?
Meiosis Process of form gametes Two stage division: 1st division reduces chromosome # 2nd division separates chromatids
Steps of Meiosis
Steps of Meiosis
Where Meiosis Occurs Testes form sperm Ovaries form eggs
Crossing Over Exchange of genetic pieces Leads to genetic diversity
Fertilization When gametes combine they form a zygote
Comparing Meiosis & Mitosis Both have similar stages Ex: Interphase, Prophase, Metaphase, etc.
Contrasting Meiosis & Mitosis Mitosis results in two cells each with 46 chromosomes Meiosis results in four cells each with 23 chromosomes
Mitosis vs. Meiosis http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/miracle/divide.html#