U3W5D1 Bio

Warm Up Questions...

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How many chromosomes do humans have?

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How many pairs of chromosomes do humans have?

Multiple Choice

Mitosis does not occur in every cell in the human body.  What is the other type of cell division called?

• Mitosis 2

• Meiosis

• Metaphase

• Mytoesis

Multiple Choice

Where does meiosis occur?

• Body Cells

• Sex Cells

• All Cells

In biology when we talk about an individual's sex, we are referring to their combination of chromosomes (XX or XY).

Gender is a social-construct that incorporates many things such as identity, social norms, historic and cultural context, and many other aspects that are greatly influenced by the society you live in.

Note: Sex vs Gender - What's the difference?

Multiple Choice

Which would be an example of a gamete?

• Liver cell

• Skin cell

• Sperm

• Body cells

Multiple Choice

The number of chromosomes in most human cells is:

• 23

• 46

• 108

Draw

Write "D" if something describes diploid cells, or "H" if it describes haploid cells.

Open Ended

What is similar about mitosis and meiosis?

Open Ended

What is different about mitosis and meiosis?