Lesson 1 of 3 · Genetics
Experiment⭐ 30 XPMeiosis and Sex Cells
Meiosis and Sex Cells.
🎯 Your mission
Run the experiment. Find out what really happens.
⚡ The twist
Nature loves to surprise the careful watcher.
Mind = Blown
🔬 The more you look, the more nature shows you.
Make a hypothesis first
Before you start: write down what you think will happen, and why.
What You'll Learn
Meiosis is a special type of cell division that produces sex cells (gametes) with half the normal number of chromosomes. When egg and sperm unite, the full number is restored.
Key Words
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Materials Needed
- microscope (or magnifying glass)
- onion skin
Safety First
- Check glassware for chips before use and carry it with both hands.
Steps
Look at the vocabulary words and write a definition for each in your own words.
Prepare a wet-mount slide of an onion skin and observe it under a microscope (or magnifying glass). Draw and label the cell wall, cell membrane, and nucleus.
Use your senses (except taste) to describe what you notice.
Write a summary of your findings in 3-5 sentences.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3What is meiosis?
Where you see this in real life
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Stretch Challenge
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