1. Meiosis

2. In your notebook,
Name 5 similarities and 5 differences between mitosis and meiosis.

3. Mitosis Meiosis 4 n/a Type of Cell (Gametes or Somatic Cells)
Genetically Identical (yes or no)
Number of Divisions (1 or 2)
Sets of Chromosomes in the beginning 4
Sets of Chromosomes in the end (diploid or haploid)
Crossing Over / Recombination Phase
n/a
Independent Assortment Phase

4. Key Definitions Gamete: reproductive cells Somatic Cells: body cells
Haploid: 1 set of chromosomes
Diploid: 2 sets of chromosomes
Crossing Over/ Recombination: exchanging parts of two chromosomes
Independent Assortment: process where different chromosomes go to different cells