Inheritance and Variation · Genetics & Heredity
Meiosis and Genetic Diversity
Examines the specialized cell division that produces gametes and creates genetic variation through crossing over.
Key Questions
- 1Why is sexual reproduction more advantageous than asexual reproduction in a changing environment?
- 2How does the process of meiosis ensure that offspring are genetically unique from their parents?
- 3What are the biological consequences of errors in chromosome separation during meiosis?
Common Core State Standards
HS-LS3-2
Grade: 11th Grade
Subject: Biology
Unit: Inheritance and Variation
Period: Genetics & Heredity
Suggested Methodologies
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