Mitosis and Meiosis

L.16.17

Compare and contrast mitosis and meiosis and relate to the processes of sexual and asexual reproduction and their consequences for genetic variation.

L.16.16

Describe the process of meiosis, including independent assortment and crossing over. Explain how reduction division results in the formation of haploid gametes or spores.

• Differentiate between the processes of mitosis and meiosis.

• Describe the role of mitosis in asexual reproduction, and/or the role of meiosis in sexual reproduction, including how these processes may contribute to or limit genetic variation.

• Explain how mitosis forms new cells and its role in maintaining chromosome number during asexual reproduction.

• Describe the process of meiosis, including independent assortment and crossing over.

• Explain how meiosis results in the formation of haploid gametes or spores.