Meiosis Webquest - Biology Worksheets

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Date:_____________Period:___
Meiosis Webquest
In this investigation, you will view sites that illustrate the process of meiosis. For each site answer the
questions associated.
Site 1 – Lew-Port’s Meiosis Page
Go to
and read the text. Then
click on the arrow to learn about meiosis.
1. How many chromosomes does the cell in this animation start with ? _________________
2. The homologous pairs are represented by similar ________________________
3. Copies of chromosomes are held together by the _____________________________
4. Each chromosome finds its __________________________________________
5. Draw “crossing over” – using your pencil to shade in the areas that exchange parts.
6. How many chromosomes are at each pole of the cell? ___________
7. During meiosis 2, chromosomes line up again along the cell’s ___________________________
8. Only _________ copy of each chromosome moves toward the poles. Which means only
_________ chromosomes of the original six.
9. New membranes form around each ____________________________
10. Each cell divides, forming a total of ______________ cells.
Site 2 – Sumanas Inc., Animation of Meiosis
Go to the
click on General Biology, then click
on Meiosis
11. Read the introduction. Explain the difference between sexual and asexual reproduction.

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