G7 Cycle 1 Week 7 - Sexual vs Asexual Reproduction
Keyboard: Space/Enter = start/pause · R = reset · Esc = pause
| Feature | Mitosis | Meiosis |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Divisions | 1 | 2 |
| Daughter Cells | 2 identical | 4 unique |
| Chromosome Number | Same (46) | Half (23) |
| Crossing Over? | No | Yes |
| Genetic Variation | None | High |
| Used For | Body cells | Sex cells (gametes) |
Like photocopying a document. Perfect copies for growing your body and repairing damaged tissues. All skin cells, muscle cells, and organ cells are made this way.
Like shuffling a deck of cards. Creates unique combinations for reproduction. This is why siblings look different even with the same parents!
Bacteria, strawberry runners, and potato "eyes" use mitosis. Fast reproduction, but all offspring are identical clones - vulnerable to same diseases.
Humans, animals, and most plants use meiosis. Slower, but genetic diversity helps populations survive changing environments and new diseases.
1. How many cells are produced by mitosis vs meiosis?
2. How many chromosomes does each daughter cell have after each process?
3. Why would a banana farmer prefer mitosis? Why might this be risky?
4. Which process creates genetic variation? Why does this matter for survival?
| # | Observation |
|---|
Before running the simulation, predict: what do you think will happen to Meiosis vs Mitosis Comparison G7C1W7 when you change the variables?
Run the simulation with different settings. Record the patterns and relationships you see.
Compare your observations with your prediction. Use scientific vocabulary to explain why Meiosis vs Mitosis Comparison G7C1W7 behaves this way.
Changing one variable while controlling others helps us isolate cause and effect in Meiosis vs Mitosis Comparison - G7C1W7.
Look for repeatable patterns in the data — they reveal the underlying scientific principles.
This simulation is a model — a simplified representation that helps us understand Meiosis vs Mitosis Comparison - G7C1W7.