Master Objective: I will
illustrate and identify
the different stages of
meiosis.
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Essential Question: How
does meiosis work?
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Cornell Notes
In textbook chapter 6.1
• What is the difference between somatic cells
and germ cells?
• Which type of cell would make a brain cell?
• What are gametes?
• Define homologous
• If chromosomes are homologous, what does
that mean about their genes?
• How my chromosomes in the human gamete?
Cornell Notes
In textbook chapter 6.1
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What are autosomes?
What are sex chromosomes?
How are mammalian sexes determined?
What is the difference between the X and Y
chromosomes?
• What is sexual reproduction?
• What happens to the nuclei of the egg and
sperm during fertilization?
Cornell Notes
In textbook chapter 6.1
• Use the visual vocabulary to compare diploid
and haploid cells.
• What is meiosis?
• What cells does meiosis occur in?
• Using figure 1.2 to compare how mitosis
differs from meiosis.
Cornell Notes
In textbook chapter 6.2
NEW CHAPTER
• How many divisions does a cell go through during
meiosis?
• How many cells are formed?
• Are they haploid or diploid?
• Illustrate and describe homologous
chromosomes and sister chromatids.
• When are homologous chromosomes divided?
• When are sister chromatids divided?
Cornell Notes
In textbook chapter 6.2
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What happens during meiosis I
Describe what happens during prophase I.
Describe what happens during metaphase I.
Describe what happens during anaphase I.
Describe what happens during telophase I.
Cornell Notes
In textbook chapter 6.2
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What happens during meiosis II
Describe what happens during prophase II.
Describe what happens during metaphase II.
Describe what happens during anaphase II.
Describe what happens during telophase II.
Cornell Notes
In textbook chapter 5.2
• What is gametogenesis?
• Explain how the sperm cell changes as it is
formed.
• Explain how the egg cell changes as it is
formed.
• During egg formation how many polar bodies
are formed?
• What are polar bodies?
Summary Time
• You know the drill!
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Phases of meiosis
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