Mitosis vs. Meiosis Webquest
Go to John Kyrk’s Web Page.
http://www.johnkyrk.com/mitosis.html
Follow the tutorial on mitosis
Write a description of each of the five stages of mitosis in the
organizer.
Then click on the meiosis link above your animation
http://www.johnkyrk.com/meiosis.html
Follow the tutorial on meiosis. Pay particular attention to
Metaphase II and Anaphase II, the major differences happen
here!
Write a description of the eight stages of meiosis in the
organizer.
Then answer these questions COMPLETELY.
1. What is the purpose of mitosis in plants and animals? Where
does it take place?
2. What is the purpose of meiosis in plants and animals?
Where does it take place?
3. What are the differences between mitosis and meiosis?
Prophase I
Metaphase I
Anaphase I
Telophase I
Prophase II
Metaphase II
Anaphase II
Telophase II