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Cell Division, Chromosomes, and Inheritance Worksheet

Complete all four sections of this worksheet.

Section I: Mitosis and Meiosis

Part 1: Review the following images on mitosis and meiosis.

Part 2: Explain the events you observe in the pictures.

Part 3: Identify similarities and differences between the pictures you described. Use drawing tools to indicate similarities and differences, where possible.

Section II: Genetic Diversity

Briefly describe the following events and explain their role in creating genetic diversity:

1. Proteins:

2. Crossing over:

3. Independent assortment:

4. Mutation:

Section III: Mendelian Genetics

Post your answers to the following questions from the Problems and Discussion Questions section at the end of Ch. 3 of Concepts of Genetics:

Question 7:

Question 16:

Section IV: Chromosomes

Write 1 to 2 paragraphs explaining the role chromosomes play in heredity. Include the structure and function of chromosomes.