Cell Division
Students examine the processes of mitosis and meiosis, understanding their significance in growth, repair, and gamete formation. The concept of homologous chromosomes is introduced.
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Students examine the processes of mitosis and meiosis, understanding their significance in growth, repair, and gamete formation. The concept of homologous chromosomes is introduced.
Key Questions
- Why is mitosis important for living organisms?
- How does meiosis contribute to genetic variation?
- What happens to chromosome numbers during gamete formation?
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