BIOLOGY 1107

OBJECTIVES FOR TEST 3

1. Define the words diploid, haploid, cytokinesis.

2. Know the difference between chromatin and chromosome.

3. Know that during the M stage of the cell cycle, mitosis occurs and during S stage DNA synthesis occurs.

4. Define mitosis and know what happens during metaphase and anaphase.

5. Define meiosis and know what happens during meiosis I and meiosis II.

6. Define gametes and give two example (egg & sperm).

7. Compare and contrast between egg and sperm.

8. Compare and contrast between mitosis and meiosis.

9. Define the word crossing over and its advantage.

10. Know why meiosis is important.

11. Know the different chromosomal diseases and their symptoms.

12. Identify the advantages and disadvantages of sexual reproduction.

13. Describe the anatomy of the male and female reproductive system

14. Have a understanding of the menstrual cycle

15. Have an understanding of how egg and sperm develop and where they are stored.

16. Have an understanding of the process of fertilization.

17. Have an understanding of different STDs and contraceptives