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Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings PowerPoint ® Lecture Presentations for Biology Eighth Edition Neil Campbell and Jane Reece Lectures by Chris Romero, updated by Erin Barley with contributions from Joan Sharp Chapter 13 Meiosis and Sexual Life Cycles

Objectives 1.Distinguish between the following terms: somatic cell and gamete; autosome and sex chromosomes; haploid and diploid 2.Describe the events that characterize each phase of meiosis 3.Describe three events that occur during meiosis I but not mitosis 4.Name and explain the three events that contribute to genetic variation in sexually reproducing organisms Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings

Objectives 1.Distinguish between the following terms: somatic cell and gamete; autosome and sex chromosomes; haploid and diploid (see life cycle scheme page 251). Matrix 2.Describe the events that characterize each phase of meiosis. See sequence IPMAT-I, IPMAT-II, dip to hap 3.Describe three events that occur during meiosis I but not mitosis. 4.Name and explain the three events that contribute to genetic variation in sexually reproducing organisms. independent assortment, recombinant chromosomes random fertilization Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings

Phases of meiosis

Objectives 1.Distinguish between the following terms: somatic cell and gamete; autosome and sex chromosomes; haploid and diploid (see life cycle scheme page 251). Matrix 2.Describe the events that characterize each phase of meiosis. See sequence IPMAT-I, IPMAT-II, dip to hap 3.Describe three events that occur during meiosis I but not mitosis. 4.Name and explain the three events that contribute to genetic variation in sexually reproducing organisms. independent assortment, recombinant chromosomes random fertilization Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings

Mitosis vs Meiosis comparison

Objectives 1.Distinguish between the following terms: somatic cell and gamete; autosome and sex chromosomes; haploid and diploid (see life cycle scheme page 251). Matrix 2.Describe the events that characterize each phase of meiosis. See sequence IPMAT-I, IPMAT-II, dip to hap 3.Describe three events that occur during meiosis I but not mitosis. 4.Name and explain the three events that contribute to genetic variation in sexually reproducing organisms. independent assortment, recombinant chromosomes random fertilization Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings

Overview: Variations on a Theme Living organisms are distinguished by their ability to reproduce their own kind Genetics is the scientific study of heredity and variation Heredity is the transmission of traits from one generation to the next Variation is demonstrated by the differences in appearance that offspring show from parents and siblings Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings

Concept 13.1: Offspring acquire genes from parents by inheriting chromosomes In a literal sense, children do not inherit particular physical traits from their parents It is genes that are actually inherited Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings

Inheritance of Genes Genes are the units of heredity, and are made up of segments of DNA Genes are passed to the next generation through reproductive cells called gametes (sperm and eggs) Each gene has a specific location called a locus on a certain chromosome Most DNA is packaged into chromosomes One set of chromosomes is inherited from each parent Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings

Comparison of Asexual and Sexual Reproduction In asexual reproduction, one parent produces genetically identical offspring by mitosis A clone is a group of genetically identical individuals from the same parent In sexual reproduction, two parents give rise to offspring that have unique combinations of genes inherited from the two parents Video: Hydra Budding Video: Hydra Budding Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings

Fig (a) Hydra (b) Redwoods Parent Bud 0.5 mm

Concept 13.2: Fertilization and meiosis alternate in sexual life cycles A life cycle is the generation-to-generation sequence of stages in the reproductive history of an organism Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings

Sets of Chromosomes in Human Cells Human somatic cells (any cell other than a gamete) have 23 pairs of chromosomes A karyotype is an ordered display of the pairs of chromosomes from a cell The two chromosomes in each pair are called homologous chromosomes, or homologs Chromosomes in a homologous pair are the same length and carry genes controlling the same inherited characters Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings

Fig. 13-3b TECHNIQUE Pair of homologous replicated chromosomes Centromere Sister chromatids Metaphase chromosome 5 µm

Fig Key Maternal set of chromosomes (n = 3) Paternal set of chromosomes (n = 3) 2n = 6 Centromere Two sister chromatids of one replicated chromosome Two nonsister chromatids in a homologous pair Pair of homologous chromosomes (one from each set)

Fig Key Haploid (n) Diploid (2n) Haploid gametes (n = 23) Egg (n) Sperm (n) MEIOSISFERTILIZATION Ovary Testis Diploid zygote (2n = 46) Mitosis and development Multicellular diploid adults (2n = 46)

Fig Key Haploid (n) Diploid (2n) n n Gametes n n n Mitosis MEIOSIS FERTILIZATION MEIOSIS 2n2n 2n2n Zygote 2n2n Mitosis Diploid multicellular organism (a) Animals Spores Diploid multicellular organism (sporophyte) (b) Plants and some algae 2n2n Mitosis Gametes Mitosis n n n Zygote FERTILIZATION n n n Mitosis Zygote (c) Most fungi and some protists MEIOSIS FERTILIZATION 2n2n Gametes n n Mitosis Haploid multi- cellular organism (gametophyte) Haploid unicellular or multicellular organism

Fig. 13-6a Key Haploid (n) Diploid (2n) Gametes n n n 2n2n2n2n Zygote MEIOSISFERTILIZATION Mitosis Diploid multicellular organism (a) Animals

Fig. 13-6b Key Haploid (n) Diploid (2n) n n n n n 2n2n 2n2n Mitosis Zygote Spores Gametes MEIOSISFERTILIZATION Diploid multicellular organism (sporophyte) Haploid multi- cellular organism (gametophyte) (b) Plants and some algae

Fig. 13-6c Key Haploid (n) Diploid (2n) Mitosis Gametes Zygote Haploid unicellular or multicellular organism MEIOSIS FERTILIZATION n n n n n 2n2n (c) Most fungi and some protists

The Stages of Meiosis In the first cell division (meiosis I), homologous chromosomes separate Meiosis I results in two haploid daughter cells with replicated chromosomes; it is called the reduction division In the second cell division (meiosis II), sister chromatids separate Meiosis II results in four haploid daughter cells with un-replicated chromosomes; it is called the equational division Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings

Fig Interphase Homologous pair of chromosomes in diploid parent cell Chromosomes replicate Homologous pair of replicated chromosomes Sister chromatids Diploid cell with replicated chromosomes

Fig Interphase Homologous pair of chromosomes in diploid parent cell Chromosomes replicate Homologous pair of replicated chromosomes Sister chromatids Diploid cell with replicated chromosomes Meiosis I Homologous chromosomes separate 1 Haploid cells with replicated chromosomes

Fig Interphase Homologous pair of chromosomes in diploid parent cell Chromosomes replicate Homologous pair of replicated chromosomes Sister chromatids Diploid cell with replicated chromosomes Meiosis I Homologous chromosomes separate 1 Haploid cells with replicated chromosomes Meiosis II 2 Sister chromatids separate Haploid cells with unreplicated chromosomes

Meiosis I is preceded by interphase, in which chromosomes are replicated to form sister chromatids The sister chromatids are genetically identical and joined at the centromere The single centrosome replicates, forming two centrosomes BioFlix: Meiosis BioFlix: Meiosis Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings

Metaphase I Fig. 13-8a Prophase IAnaphase I Telophase I and Cytokinesis Centrosome (with centriole pair) Sister chromatids Chiasmata Spindle Homologous chromosomes Fragments of nuclear envelope Centromere (with kinetochore) Metaphase plate Microtubule attached to kinetochore Sister chromatids remain attached Homologous chromosomes separate Cleavage furrow

Fig. 13-8b Prophase IMetaphase I Centrosome (with centriole pair) Sister chromatids Chiasmata Spindle Centromere (with kinetochore) Metaphase plate Homologous chromosomes Fragments of nuclear envelope Microtubule attached to kinetochore

Fig. 13-8c Anaphase I Telophase I and Cytokinesis Sister chromatids remain attached Homologous chromosomes separate Cleavage furrow

Division in meiosis II also occurs in four phases: –Prophase II –Metaphase II –Anaphase II –Telophase II and cytokinesis Meiosis II is very similar to mitosis Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings

Fig. 13-8d Prophase II Metaphase II Anaphase II Telophase II and Cytokinesis Sister chromatids separate Haploid daughter cells forming

Fig MITOSISMEIOSIS MEIOSIS I Prophase I Chiasma Homologous chromosome pair Chromosome replication Parent cell 2n = 6 Chromosome replication Replicated chromosome Prophase Metaphase Metaphase I Anaphase I Telophase I Haploid n = 3 Daughter cells of meiosis I Anaphase Telophase 2n2n 2n2n Daughter cells of mitosis nn n n MEIOSIS II Daughter cells of meiosis II SUMMARY Meiosis Occurs during interphase before meiosis I begins Two, each including prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase Occurs during prophase I along with crossing over between nonsister chromatids; resulting chiasmata hold pairs together due to sister chromatid cohesion Four, each haploid (n), containing half as many chromosomes as the parent cell; genetically different from the parent cell and from each other Produces gametes; reduces number of chromosomes by half and introduces genetic variability among the gametes Mitosis Occurs during interphase before mitosis begins One, including prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase Does not occur Two, each diploid (2n) and genetically identical to the parent cell Enables multicellular adult to arise from zygote; produces cells for growth, repair, and, in some species, asexual reproduction Property DNA replication Number of divisions Synapsis of homologous chromosomes Number of daughter cells and genetic composition Role in the animal body

Fig. 13-9a MITOSIS MEIOSIS MEIOSIS I Prophase I Chiasma Chromosome replication Homologous chromosome pair Chromosome replication 2n = 6 Parent cell Prophase Replicated chromosome Metaphase Metaphase I Anaphase I Telophase I Haploid n = 3 Daughter cells of meiosis I MEIOSIS II Daughter cells of meiosis II n n n n 2n2n 2n2n Daughter cells of mitosis Anaphase Telophase

Fig. 13-9b SUMMARY Meiosis Mitosis Property DNA replication Number of divisions Occurs during interphase before mitosis begins One, including prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase Synapsis of homologous chromosomes Does not occur Number of daughter cells and genetic composition Two, each diploid (2n) and genetically identical to the parent cell Role in the animal body Enables multicellular adult to arise from zygote; produces cells for growth, repair, and, in some species, asexual reproduction Occurs during interphase before meiosis I begins Two, each including prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase Occurs during prophase I along with crossing over between nonsister chromatids; resulting chiasmata hold pairs together due to sister chromatid cohesion Four, each haploid (n), containing half as many chromosomes as the parent cell; genetically different from the parent cell and from each other Produces gametes; reduces number of chromosomes by half and introduces genetic variability among the gametes

Three events are unique to meiosis, and all three occur in meiosis l: –Synapsis and crossing over in prophase I: Homologous chromosomes physically connect and exchange genetic information –At the metaphase plate, there are paired homologous chromosomes (tetrads), instead of individual replicated chromosomes –At anaphase I, it is homologous chromosomes, instead of sister chromatids, that separate Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings

Sister chromatid cohesion allows sister chromatids of a single chromosome to stay together through meiosis I Protein complexes called cohesins are responsible for this cohesion In mitosis, cohesins are cleaved at the end of metaphase In meiosis, cohesins are cleaved along the chromosome arms in anaphase I (separation of homologs) and at the centromeres in anaphase II (separation of sister chromatids) Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings

Concept 13.4: Genetic variation produced in sexual life cycles contributes to evolution Mutations (changes in an organism’s DNA) are the original source of genetic diversity Mutations create different versions of genes called alleles Reshuffling of alleles during sexual reproduction produces genetic variation Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings

Origins of Genetic Variation Among Offspring The behavior of chromosomes during meiosis and fertilization is responsible for most of the variation that arises in each generation Three mechanisms contribute to genetic variation: – Independent assortment of chromosomes – Crossing over – Random fertilization Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings

Fig Possibility 1 Possibility 2 Two equally probable arrangements of chromosomes at metaphase I

Fig Possibility 1 Possibility 2 Two equally probable arrangements of chromosomes at metaphase I Metaphase II

Fig Possibility 1 Possibility 2 Two equally probable arrangements of chromosomes at metaphase I Metaphase II Daughter cells Combination 1Combination 2Combination 3Combination 4

Crossing Over Crossing over produces recombinant chromosomes, which combine genes inherited from each parent Crossing over begins very early in prophase I, as homologous chromosomes pair up gene by gene Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings

Fig Prophase I of meiosis Pair of homologs Nonsister chromatids held together during synapsis

Fig Prophase I of meiosis Pair of homologs Nonsister chromatids held together during synapsis Chiasma Centromere TEM

Fig Prophase I of meiosis Pair of homologs Nonsister chromatids held together during synapsis Chiasma Centromere Anaphase I TEM

Fig Prophase I of meiosis Pair of homologs Nonsister chromatids held together during synapsis Chiasma Centromere Anaphase I Anaphase II TEM

Fig Prophase I of meiosis Pair of homologs Nonsister chromatids held together during synapsis Chiasma Centromere Anaphase I Anaphase II Daughter cells Recombinant chromosomes TEM

Random Fertilization Random fertilization adds to genetic variation because any sperm can fuse with any ovum (unfertilized egg) The fusion of two gametes (each with 8.4 million possible chromosome combinations from independent assortment) produces a zygote with any of about 70 trillion diploid combinations Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings

Crossing over adds even more variation Each zygote has a unique genetic identity Animation: Genetic Variation Animation: Genetic Variation Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings

The Evolutionary Significance of Genetic Variation Within Populations Natural selection results in the accumulation of genetic variations favored by the environment Sexual reproduction contributes to the genetic variation in a population, which originates from mutations Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings

Fig. 13-UN1 Prophase I: Each homologous pair undergoes synapsis and crossing over between nonsister chromatids. Metaphase I: Chromosomes line up as homolo- gous pairs on the metaphase plate. Anaphase I: Homologs separate from each other; sister chromatids remain joined at the centromere.

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You should now be able to: 1.Distinguish between the following terms: somatic cell and gamete; autosome and sex chromosomes; haploid and diploid 2.Describe the events that characterize each phase of meiosis 3.Describe three events that occur during meiosis I but not mitosis 4.Name and explain the three events that contribute to genetic variation in sexually reproducing organisms Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings

Objectives 1.Distinguish between the following terms: somatic cell and gamete; autosome and sex chromosomes; haploid and diploid (see life cycle scheme page 251). Matrix 2.Describe the events that characterize each phase of meiosis. See sequence IPMAT-I, IPMAT-II, dip to hap 3.Describe three events that occur during meiosis I but not mitosis. 4.Name and explain the three events that contribute to genetic variation in sexually reproducing organisms. independent assortment, recombinant chromosomes random fertilization Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings

Phases of meiosis

Objectives 1.Distinguish between the following terms: somatic cell and gamete; autosome and sex chromosomes; haploid and diploid (see life cycle scheme page 251). Matrix 2.Describe the events that characterize each phase of meiosis. See sequence IPMAT-I, IPMAT-II, dip to hap 3.Describe three events that occur during meiosis I but not mitosis. 4.Name and explain the three events that contribute to genetic variation in sexually reproducing organisms. independent assortment, recombinant chromosomes random fertilization Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings

Mitosis vs Meiosis comparison

Objectives 1.Distinguish between the following terms: somatic cell and gamete; autosome and sex chromosomes; haploid and diploid (see life cycle scheme page 251). Matrix 2.Describe the events that characterize each phase of meiosis. See sequence IPMAT-I, IPMAT-II, dip to hap 3.Describe three events that occur during meiosis I but not mitosis. 4.Name and explain the three events that contribute to genetic variation in sexually reproducing organisms. independent assortment, recombinant chromosomes random fertilization Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummings

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