SCI8 Q4 M2 Comparing Mitosis and Meiosis

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MARIKINA CITY
Science
Quarter 4 –Module 2
Comparing Mitosis and Meiosis and the
Significance of Meiosis in Maintaining
the Chromosome Number
Imelda Nalda-Del Rosario
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What I Need to Know
This module was designed and written with you in mind to help you
understand the cell’s way of reproducing itself and the significance of meiosis. This
module is divided into two lessons, namely:
● Lesson 1 – Comparing Mitosis and Meiosis

● Lesson 2 – Significance of Meiosis
After going through this module, you should be able to compare mitosis and
meiosis, and their role in the cell division cycle S8LT-IVd-16 and explain the
significance of meiosis in maintaining the chromosome number. S8LT-IVe-17
Specifically, you are expected to:
 enumerate and describe the stages of the cell cycle;

 describe the events that occur during each stage of mitosis and meiosis;
 compare and contrast mitosis and meiosis using a Venn diagram;
 give the significance of meiosis in maintaining the chromosome number
 differentiate between spermatogenesis and oogenesis; and
 research on the importance of variation in plant and animal breeding
What I Know
Read each question carefully and encircle only the letter of the correct answer.
1. In what phase of the cell cycle do cells grow rapidly and perform many
metabolic processes?
A. Interphase C. Growth Phase 2
B. Growth Phase 1 D. Synthesis
2. During interphase, what does the “S phase” stands for?

A. Slow phase C. Synchronize phase
B. Standard phase D. Synthesis phase
3. Chromosomes condense and become visible. At which phase do the

chromosomes line up at the equatorial plate during mitosis?
A. Anaphase C. Prophase
B. Metaphase D. Telophase
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4. In order for an organism to grow and reproduce, its cell must undergo division.
Which of the following is TRUE about the significance of mitosis and meiosis?
A. Mitosis revitalizes damaged cells, while meiosis is for asexual reproduction.
B. Mitosis facilitates growth while meiosis takes part in the production of
gametes.
C. Mitosis maintains the chromosome number of an organism, while meiosis
is for sexual reproduction.
D. Mitosis repair and replace dead cells, while meiosis helps to produce more
cells during development.
5. In which stage of meiosis do bivalents line up at the equator?

A. Metaphase I C. Prophase I
B. Metaphase II D. Prophase II
6. As compared to the number of chromosomes contained in a somatic cell,

how many chromosomes would a gamete normally have?
A. Gamete contains the same number of chromosomes as compared to somatic
cells.
B. Gamete contains half the number of chromosomes as compared to the
somatic cells.
C. Gamete contains 3/4 of chromosome number as compared to the somatic
cells.
D. Gamete contains only 1/4 of chromosome number as compared to the
somatic cells.
7. Which of the following type of cells are NOT formed during meiosis?
A. Gametes C. Sex cells
B. Reproductive cells D. Somatic cells
8. If a chicken cell has 39 pairs of chromosomes, how would you describe the
cell?
A. It is a diploid somatic cell. C. It is a diploid sex cell.
B. It is a haploid somatic cell. D. It is a haploid sex cell.
9. Gametes contain only half the number of chromosomes. Why is it important

for both sperm cells and egg cells to become haploid?
A. To keep them healthy.
B. To enable them to produce identical daughter cells.
C. To allow them to produce four diploid daughter cells
D. To maintain the normal number of chromosomes of an offspring.
10. If an organism has a diploid number of 40 chromosomes, like in the case of a

mango plant, what is its haploid number?
A. 4 B. 10 C. 20 D. 40
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Lesson
Comparing Mitosis and
1 Meiosis
When you were in Grade 7 you learned that no matter how big or small an
organism is, their body is made up of cells. It is a fact therefore that all living
organisms are made up of cells and for that reason, cell is said to be the building
block of life.
What’s In
Are you aware that we have two sets of cells? These are somatic cells or body
cells that can be found in the different parts of our body except sex cells. The other
set of cells are the reproductive cells or gametes – sperm cells for males and egg
cells for females. Classify the following pictures of cells below as somatic cell or
reproductive cell by checking ( ) on the appropriate column.
Different cells Somatic Cell Reproductive cell
1. epithelial cells
2. egg cell
3. cardiac cells
4. sperm cell
5. nerve cell
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What’s New
Activity 1: The Cell Cycle
Objectives:
1. Identify the phases of the cell cycle.
2. Describe the sequence of events that take place in each phase of cell cycle.
What you need:
Cell Cycle Diagram
Procedure:
1. Study the cell cycle diagram on Figure 1.
2. Use the diagram and the paragraph to answer the following guide questions
below.
Figure 1. Cell Cycle Diagram
A cell cycle is a series of events that take place in the life of a cell as it grows
and divides. It consists of two major phases: The Interphase, which is also known as
the preparatory or resting stage, and the Mitotic phase, the actual cell division.
During interphase, a cell grows, replicates its chromosomes, and prepares for cell
division. It is further subdivided into three subphases: 1. The G1 phase (first gap
phase), where the cell grows physically larger, copies organelles, and makes the
molecular building blocks it will need in later steps. 2. The S phase (synthesis phase),
where the cell synthesizes a complete copy of the DNA as well as the protein attached
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to them. 3. The G2 phase (second gap phase), where the cell grows more, makes
proteins and organelles, and prepares the cell for chromosomal separation. During
the Mitotic phase (M phase), the cell undergoes division of the nucleus and cytoplasm
to make two new identical daughter cells.
Guide Questions:
1. What is a Cell cycle? What are the two major phases of the Cell Cycle?
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2. Differentiate Interphase and Mitotic phase.
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3. What are the three subphases of interphase? Give their role in the Cell Cycle?
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4. Which do you think is the longest phase in the Cell Cycle? Why?
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5. Which do you think is the most important event in the Cell Cycle? Justify your
answer.
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What Is It
What is Mitosis? What happens to cells in each phase as it mitotically divides?
Mitosis is a process where a single parent cell divides into two identical
daughter cells. It is a type of cell division involving somatic cells (body cells). It
consists of four major phases namely: Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and
Telophase.
Table 1. Phases of Mitosis
Phases/Stages Illustration Sequence of Events

of Mitosis
Prophase  Chromosomes condense and become
visible
(formation of
 Nuclear envelope disintegrate
mitotic spindle)
 Nucleolus disappears
 Asters and spindle fibers are formed
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Metaphase  Spindle fiber is fully developed
 Centrosomes are at the opposite
(alignment of
poles
chromosomes)
 The centromere of each sister
chromatid is attached to a spindle
fiber
 Chromosomes line up at the
metaphase plate or equatorial plate.
Anaphase  The cell elongates

 The centromere of each chromosome
(movement of
divides.
the daughter
chromosomes)  Chromosomes have separated into
two sister chromatids
 Sister chromatids are moving toward
opposite poles
Telophase  New nuclear membrane is reforming

and nucleolus reappears in each new
(formation of
cell
two daughter
 Chromosomes begin to decondense
nuclei)
 Spindle fibers and asters disappear
 Cleavage furrow deepens as cell
finally divides into two identical
daughter cells
What is Meiosis and the events that take place in each phase?
Meiosis is a process where a cell divides twice to produce four daughter cells
containing half the original amount of genetic information of the parent cell. These
cells are our reproductive cells (sex cells or gametes) – sperm cells in males while egg
cells in females. It involves two successive nuclear divisions. During the first meiotic
division (Meiosis I), homologous chromosomes separate, and on the second meiotic
division (Meiosis II), each chromosome separates into two chromatids.
Table 2. Phases of Meiosis
Phases/Stag Illustration Sequence of Events

es of Meiosis
Meiosis I
 The homologous chromosomes
pair to form a tetrad and exchange
DNA to form recombinant
chromosomes.
 Prophase I is further divided into
five subphases:
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Leptotene: where chromosomes
start to condense.
Zygotene: synapsis (pairing of
Prophase I homologous chromosomes) occurs
to form tetrad (pairs of
chromosomes consisting of four
chromatids)
Pachytene: crossing over (the
exchange of genetic materials
between homologous chromosomes)
occurs forming a chiasma (the point
of contact of crossing over).
Diplotene: homologous
chromosomes begin to separate but
remain attached by chiasmata (sing.
chiasma)
Diakinesis: homologous
chromosomes continue to separate
and they are dispersed in the
nucleus.
 The centrioles are now at the
opposite poles of the cell.
 The spindle fibers from opposing
Metaphase I centrioles connect to centromeres
of bivalent (one pair of
chromosomes in a tetrad).
 Bivalents line up at the metaphase
plate or equatorial plate
Anaphase I  Spindle fibers contract causing the

bivalent to split. One of each pair
moves to opposite poles of the cell.
Telophase I  Cell divides forming two daughter

cells.
 Each cell now is called haploid.
(has only half the number of
chromosomes)
Meiosis II
 Condensation of chromosomes
Prophase II (each chromosome consists of
sister chromatids)
 Nuclear membrane dissolves
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Metaphase II  Individual chromosomes line up at
the equator
Anaphase II  Sister chromatids separate and

move to opposite poles
 Nuclear membrane reforms

Telophase II around four haploid nuclei
 Cytokinesis occurs, producing
four haploid daughter cells.
What is the Difference Between Mitosis and Meiosis?
Table 3. Comparing Mitosis and Meiosis
Basis of Comparison Mitosis Meiosis
Where it occurs Body cells Gonads (Reproductive

organs)
Why it occurs/ Purpose For cell growth, repair, For sexual reproduction and
and asexual division maintain the normal
chromosome number.
No. of divisions Involves only 1 division Involve 2 successive
divisions
No. of cells produced 2 identical cells 4 genetically different cells
No. of chromosomes in 46 (diploid - w/ complete 46 (diploid)

parent cell set of chromosomes)
No. of chromosomes of 46 (diploid) 23 (haploid - w/ half set of
daughter cell chromosomes)
Remember:
For an organism to grow and reproduce, cells must divide. Both mitosis and
meiosis are preceded by interphase, where the chromosomes in the nucleus are
replicated. The nucleus then divides, which is referred to as Karyokinesis.
Followed by a division of the cytoplasm called Cytokinesis.
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What’s More
Activity 2. Sudoku Time! Guess and Check
From the list of answers on the right, choose the term which best completes or
answers each statement on the left. Write the number of your answer in the proper
space on the box. If you got the correct answer for each box, the sum of the numbers
in each row, across, down, in the four corners, in the center boxes, and the diagonal
boxes will be the same. Write the sum of the numbers on the small box.
STATEMENT ANSWER
A. Type of cell where mitosis occurs. 0. Crossing over
B. A term used to describe a cell having half the 1. Interphase
number of chromosomes. 2. Metaphase
C. Division of the cytoplasm. 3. Sperm cells
D. The exchange of genetic materials between 4. Meiosis
homologous chromosomes 5. Chiasma
E. Subphase of prophase I in Meiosis where pairing 6. Karyokinesis
of homologous chromosomes take place. 7. Somatic cell
F. The resting stage of cell cycle. 8. S phase
G. A division of cell nucleus. 9. Cell cycle
H. A type of cell division that results in two identical 10.Haploid
daughter cells. 11.Mitosis
I. Alignment of chromosomes at the equatorial plate 12. Egg cells
is evident during this phase of Mitosis. 13.Zygotene
J. It refers to one pair of chromosomes in a tetrad. 14.Cytokinesis
K. A phase of cell cycle where DNA has been replicated. 15. Diploid
L. The point of contact of crossing over. 16.Bivalent
M. An ordered series of events involving cell growth
and cell division.
N. It produces four haploid daughter cells.
O. Male reproductive cells.
P. A cell with a complete set of chromosomes.
A. B. C. D.
E. F. G. H.
I. J. K. L.
M. N. O. P.
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What I Have Learned
Activity 3. INNER ECHO

Reflect on what you have learned and write your answers on the box.
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importance of mitosis and
meiosis
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differences of mitosis and
meiosis
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common characteristic to
mitosis and meiosis
Think and Reflect:

Why does Meiosis is said to be the key process in the rate of evolution via natural
selection?__________________________________________________________________________
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What I Can Do
Activity 4. Fit me in!
The letters at the bottom fit into the columns above to form the correct answer. Use
the statement as clues to identify the term in each set of blanks. Each letter can only
be used once. SHADE the letters as you used them. Number one answer is done for
you.
M E I O S I S
1. It occurs in the gamete-producing cell.
2. The longest phase in the cell cycle.
3. A type of nucleic acid that is being
synthesized during the S phase.
4. It is formed during synapsis.
5.It is responsible for cell growth and repair.
D C A L A D C I C A E E 6. A series of events that take place in the
T E E N L E E O H I I S life of a cell as it grows and divides.
N I R MI R P O L S
T T M T Y S S S
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Assessment
Match the term to its description by writing the letter of the correct answer before
each number.
A. Centromere B. Chromatid C. Cytokinesis
D. Diploid E. Haploid F. Karyokinesis
_____ 1. It refers to one of the two strands of a copied chromosome.
_____ 2. Serves as a link to a pair of sister chromatids.
_____ 3. A term used to describe a cell that contains one set of chromosomes.
_____ 4. It refers to cytoplasmic division.
_____ 5. It is used in describing a cell that contains two copies of each chromosome.
Additional Activities
Activity 5. Compare and Contrast Mitosis and Meiosis

Select the correct phrases from the word bank to write the key features of mitosis and
meiosis. On the overlapping portion of the Venn Diagram, write their similarities.
also known as equational division daughter cells are genetically different

also known as reduction division daughter cells are genetically the same
involves one cell division produces four haploid daughter cells
involves two cell divisions produces two diploid daughter cells
involved somatic cells start with one diploid parent cell
involved sex cells preceded by interphase
Mitosis Meiosis
similarities
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Lesson
2 Significance of Meiosis
What’s In
The process of meiosis is important in the production of sex cells or

reproductive cells in different forms of organisms. In the succeeding lesson, let’s find
out how these sex cells are produced, how the number of chromosomes is reduced in
half and its significant role in sexual reproduction.
What’s New
Activity 1: Word Hunting!
Directions: Choose the correct term from the word box below and write it on the
blanks to complete the content of the paragraph.
daughter cell diploid four gametes homologous
Important Features of Meiosis
Meiosis is a process where a cell divides twice to produce four daughter cells
containing half the original amount of genetic information of the parent cell. The
process begins with a parent cell that is (1) _____________, meaning it has two copies
of each chromosome. It occurs in the reproductive organs and results in the
formation of (2) _____________, sperm cells in males and egg cells in females. The
entire process is divided into two, Meiosis I or first meiotic division in which the goal
is to separate (3) _____________ pairs and Meiosis II or second meiotic division which
goal is to separate sister chromatids just like in mitotic division. Therefore, the
process of meiosis results in the formation of (4) _____________ haploid daughter cells
that go on to develop into either sperm or egg cells. Each (5) _____________ is identical
to the mother cell in shape and size but different in terms of chromosome number.
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What Is It
Meiosis is a type of cell division that reduces the number of chromosomes in

the parent cell by half and produces four gamete cells. This process is required to
produce egg and sperm cells for sexual reproduction. During reproduction, when the
sperm and egg unite to form a single cell, the number of chromosomes is maintained
in the offspring.
Gametogenesis is the process of gametes formation that occurs in the gonads
(ovary and testis). Gonial cells are the designation given to reproductive cells before
they enter meiosis. They replicate mitotically and are genetically identical to the
original zygote. When they begin meiosis, they are called spermatocytes and oocytes.
Gametogenesis in males is known as spermatogenesis and oogenesis in females.
What is Spermatogenesis?
Spermatogenesis is the process of formation of sperms. It occurs in the testes
of the male, specifically in the seminiferous tubules. Males start producing sperm
when they reach puberty, which is usually from 10-16 years old. They are produced
in large quantities about 200 million a day.
Meiosis I produce two haploid cells, known as secondary spermatocytes
Meiosis II produces four haploid cells, known as spermatids.
Figure 2. Process of Spermatogenesis
Spermatogenesis takes approximately 70 days. Therefore, in order for sperm

production to be continuous and not intermittent, multiple spermatogenic processes
are occurring simultaneously within the same seminiferous tubule, with new groups
of spermatogonia arising every 16 days (spermatogenic cycle). Each of these
populations of spermatogenic cells will be at different stages of spermatogenesis.
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What is Oogenesis?
Oogenesis is the production of an ovum. It differs from spermatogenesis in
that it begins in the fetus prior to birth. Primordial germ cells (which originate in the
yolk sac of the embryo) move to colonize the cortex of the primordial gonad and
replicate by mitosis to peak at approximately 7 million by mid-gestation (~20 weeks).
Cell death occurs after this peak to leave 2 million cells that begin meiosis I
before birth, these are known as primary oocytes. Therefore, a human female is born
with approximately 2 million primary oocytes arrested in meiosis, meaning they have
a finite supply of potential ova.
The primary oocytes are arranged in the gonads in clusters surrounded by
flattened epithelial cells (follicular cells) and these form primordial follicles. The
primary oocytes are arrested in the prophase stage of meiosis I.
During childhood, further atresia (cell death) occurs, leaving ~40,000 eggs at
puberty. Once puberty begins, a number of primary oocytes (15-20) begin to mature
each month, although only one of these reaches full maturation to become an oocyte.
Figure 3. Process of Oogenesis
Source: https://www.toppr.com/ask/question/sketch-and-label-phases-in-oogenesis/
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Figure 4. A comparative analysis of Spermatogenesis and Oogenesis
Table 4. Comparing Spermatogenesis and Oogenesis
Basis of comparison Spermatogenesis Oogenesis

Location testis ovary
Number of gametes millions (lifelong fixed amount (only – 400

produced production) mature)
Gametes produced per four one
germ cell
Beginning of process begins at puberty begins during fetal
development
Timing of gamete continuous (anytime) once a month (menstrual
formation cycle)
End of process fertility is lifelong but fertility stops at menopause
reduces
Timing of gamete release Anytime monthly cycle
Source: http://www.old-ib.bioninja.com.au/higher-level/topic-11-human-health-and/114-reproduction.html
Significance of Meiosis
 for the formation of sex cells or gamete that are essentials for sexual
reproduction
 it allows genetic variation and variance among organisms
 it allows assortment of chromosomes from parents
 it maintains the normal number of chromosomes in sexually reproducing
organism
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What’s More
Activity 2: Analyze Me!
Analyze the following questions and fill in the blank with the correct answer.
1. How many sperms would form out of:
a. 4 primary spermatocytes? _______ c. 12 spermatids? _______________
b. 6 spermatogonia? _______________
2. If a dog has 78 number of chromosomes, how many chromosomes are there in its:
a. stomach cell? _______________ c. sperm cell? _______________
b. egg cell? _______________
What I Have Learned

THINK AND RELATE: Study and answer the statements below.
1. What are the two processes of gametogenesis?
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2. When and where do the two processes of gametogenesis occur?

_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
3. Give at least three significance of meiosis.

_____________________________________________________________________________
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_____________________________________________________________________________
What I Can Do
READ AND REFLECT: Read and understand the given information. Fill in the table
with the correct answer.
SPERMATOGENESIS VS OOGENESIS
Spermatogenesis takes place in the testis of mature and fertile males while
oogenesis takes place in the ovaries of mature and fertile females.
From one spermatogonium, four haploid sperms are formed during
spermatogenesis while from one oogonium one haploid ovum and a polar body are
formed during oogenesis.
Spermatid development takes place which later becomes a functional sperm
while ootid development does not take place during oogenesis. It develops only
after fertilization.
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Basis of comparison Spermatogenesis Oogenesis
Place where it occurs
Parent cell
Daughter cell
Number of gametes produced
Assessment
Write the corresponding answer on the space provided that shows relationship.
1. _______________: sex cells; diploid: somatic cells
2. male gametogonia: spermatogonia; female gametogonia: _______________
3. spermatogenesis: formation of sperms; _______________: formation of egg cells
4. _______________: female gonad; testis: male gonad
5. sperm cell: male reproductive cell; _______________: female reproductive cell
EXPRESS YOURSELF
Part I. Reflect on the question and write your answer briefly. Please be guided by the
rubric below.
5 – student reflection includes clear, comprehensive, and detailed explanation of

the answer.
4 – student reflection includes clear and detailed explanation of the answer.
3 – student reflection includes clear explanation of the answer.
2 – student reflection includes somewhat clear explanation of the answer.
1 – student reflection includes somewhat confusing.
Meiosis allows assortment of chromosomes from parents; it ensures genetic variation

and variance among organisms.
Question: What do you think will happen if there is no variation among organisms?
Reflection: ________________________________________________________________________
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Part II. Make a research on the importance of variation in plant and animal breeding.
Write it on a short bond paper.
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Posttest
Read each question carefully and encircle only the letter of the correct answer.
1. The following statement differentiates mitosis from meiosis EXCEPT:

A. Mitosis produces diploid cells, while meiosis produces haploid cells.
B. Mitosis is a reduction division, while meiosis is a duplication division.
C. Mitosis occurs in body cells, while meiosis occurs in reproductive cells.
D. Mitosis produces 2 daughter cells, while meiosis produces 4 daughter cells.
2. Which of the following statements accurately describes the process of

gametogenesis?
A. Gametogenesis occurs only in plants.
B. Gametogenesis is not necessary for mammals.
C. Gametogenesis always results in haploid cells.
D. Gametogenesis always starts with haploid cells.
3. Which of the following statements is TRUE about oogenesis?

A. It produces four haploid ova. C. It produces four diploid ova.
B. It produces one haploid ovum. D. It produces one diploid ovum.
4. Which of the following statements about spermatogenesis is CORRECT?

A. Spermatogenesis produces four haploid spermatids from each primary
spermatocyte.
B. Spermatogenesis produces four diploid spermatids from each primary
spermatocyte.
C. Spermatogenesis produces one haploid spermatid and four polar bodies per
primary spermatocyte.
D. Spermatogenesis produces one diploid spermatid and four polar bodies per
primary spermatocyte.
5. How many non-functional gametes are made during oogenesis?

A. 1 C. 3
B. 2 D. 4
6. What is another term for an egg cell?

A. oogenesis C. ovum
B. oogonium D. polar bodies
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7. Which of the following differentiates synapsis from crossing over?
A. Synapsis occurs during prophase I while crossing over occurs during
metaphase I.
B. Synapsis is the splitting of two sister chromatids while crossing over is the
pairing of two homologous chromosomes.
C. Synapsis is the pairing of two homologous chromosomes while crossing
over is the exchange of the genetic material of paired chromosomes.
D. Synapsis is the pairing of two homologous chromosomes during mitosis
while crossing over is the exchange of the genetic material during meiosis.
8. Which of the following events take place during telophase of mitosis and
telophase II of meiosis?
A. Shortening of the spindle fiber.
B. Reformation of the nuclear membrane.
C. Alignment of chromosomes at the equatorial plate.
D. Movement of daughter chromosomes toward the poles.
9. What process in Meiosis I is being shown by this illustration ?

A. crossing over C. synapsis
B. homologous chromosomes D. tetrad
10. Which of the following statements does NOT describe the significance of
meiosis?
A. Meiosis allows asexual reproduction.
B. Meiosis is responsible for the formation of gametes
C. Meiosis produces genetic variation by way of the process of recombination.
D. Meiosis ensures that all organisms produced contain the correct number of
chromosomes.
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References
Books:
Ocampo, Pia, May Chavez, Maria Helen Catalan, and Leticia Catris.. Science
Learner's Module. Pasig City: Department of Education. 2013
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https://courses.lumenlearning.com/biology1/chapter/the-cell-cycle/
https://www2.le.ac.uk/projects/vgec/highereducation/topics/cellcycle-mitosis-
meiosis
https://www.yourgenome.org/facts/what-is-mitosis
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Lesson 1
What’s In
1. Somatic cell
2. Reproductive cell
3. Somatic cell
4. Reproductive cell
5. Somatic cell
What’s New
1. Cell cycle is a series of events
that take place in the life of a
cell as it grows and divides. Its
two major phases are
interphase and mitotic phase.
2. Interphase is the preparatory
or resting stage while mitotic
phase is the actual cell
division.
3. G1 phase – growth and normal
metabolic role
S phase – DNA replication
G2 phase – growth and
preparation for mitosis
4. Interphase because it allows
the cell to grow, replicate its
DNA, and make final
Mitosis
 Also known as
preparations for cell division,
Meiosis
 Also known as equational 5. Interphase because it is the
reduction Similarities division time when the cell grows and
division  Involve one engages in diverse metabolic
 Involve two cell division
 start with activities. It decides if a cell
cell divisions  Involved
one
 Involved sex somatic cells should divide or not.
diploid
cells parent cell  Daughter cells
 Daughter cells are the same
 preceded What I have Learned
are genetically by  Produces two
diploid 3 importance of mitosis and meiosis
different interphase
 Produces four daughter cells  Make new cells
haploid  Mitosis is for cell growth and
daughter cells development
 Meiosis is for production of
5. D
4. C gametes
3. E 2 differences of mitosis and meiosis
2. A  Number of daughter cells
1.B produced
Assessment  Chromosome numbers of
daughter cells
Cell Cycle 6. (Mitosis produces 2 diploid daughter
Mitosis 5. cells while meiosis produces 4 haploid
Tetrad 4. daughter cells)
DNA 3. 1 common characteristic to mitosis
Interphase 2. and meiosis
Meiosis 1.  They both start with diploid
What I can Do. parent cell
Answer Key
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Lesson 2 Lesson 2
What I can Do What’s New
Spermatogenesis Oogenesis 1. diploid
Place where it occurs testis ovary 2. gametes
Parent cell spermatogonium oogonium 3. homologous
Daughter cell Sperm cell Egg cell/ovum 4. four
No. of gametes 4 1 matured ovum 5. daughter cell
produced and 3 polar What I have Learned
bodies
1. Spermatogenesis and oogenesis
2. Spermatogenesis occurs in the
testes of a male during puberty
Assessment
stage while oogenesis occurs in
the ovaries of a female prior to
1. haploid
2. oogonia birth.
3. oogenesis 3.
4. ovary  Formation of sex cells that are
5. egg cell/ ovum essentials for sexual
reproduction
 It allows genetic variation
 It maintains normal
chromosome number
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Imelda Nalda-Del Rosario

● Lesson 1 – Comparing Mitosis and Meiosis

Specifically, you are expected to:

 enumerate and describe the stages of the cell cycle;

2. During interphase, what does the “S phase” stands for?

3. Chromosomes condense and become visible. At which phase do the

5. In which stage of meiosis do bivalents line up at the equator?

6. As compared to the number of chromosomes contained in a somatic cell,

9. Gametes contain only half the number of chromosomes. Why is it important

10. If an organism has a diploid number of 40 chromosomes, like in the case of a

Different cells Somatic Cell Reproductive cell

Figure 1. Cell Cycle Diagram

What is Mitosis? What happens to cells in each phase as it mitotically divides?

Table 1. Phases of Mitosis

Phases/Stages Illustration Sequence of Events

Anaphase  The cell elongates

Telophase  New nuclear membrane is reforming

Table 2. Phases of Meiosis

Phases/Stag Illustration Sequence of Events

Anaphase I  Spindle fibers contract causing the

Telophase I  Cell divides forming two daughter

Anaphase II  Sister chromatids separate and

 Nuclear membrane reforms

What is the Difference Between Mitosis and Meiosis?

Table 3. Comparing Mitosis and Meiosis

Basis of Comparison Mitosis Meiosis

Where it occurs Body cells Gonads (Reproductive

No. of chromosomes in 46 (diploid - w/ complete 46 (diploid)

Activity 3. INNER ECHO

Think and Reflect:

Activity 5. Compare and Contrast Mitosis and Meiosis

also known as equational division daughter cells are genetically different

The process of meiosis is important in the production of sex cells or

daughter cell diploid four gametes homologous

Important Features of Meiosis

Meiosis is a type of cell division that reduces the number of chromosomes in

Figure 2. Process of Spermatogenesis

Spermatogenesis takes approximately 70 days. Therefore, in order for sperm

Figure 3. Process of Oogenesis

Table 4. Comparing Spermatogenesis and Oogenesis

Basis of comparison Spermatogenesis Oogenesis

Number of gametes millions (lifelong fixed amount (only – 400

What I Have Learned

2. When and where do the two processes of gametogenesis occur?

3. Give at least three significance of meiosis.

5 – student reflection includes clear, comprehensive, and detailed explanation of

Meiosis allows assortment of chromosomes from parents; it ensures genetic variation

1. The following statement differentiates mitosis from meiosis EXCEPT:

2. Which of the following statements accurately describes the process of

3. Which of the following statements is TRUE about oogenesis?

4. Which of the following statements about spermatogenesis is CORRECT?

5. How many non-functional gametes are made during oogenesis?

6. What is another term for an egg cell?

9. What process in Meiosis I is being shown by this illustration ?

Content Editor: Jessica S. Mateo

Language Editor: Kristine Joyce G. Montejo

Cover Page Illustrator: Arriane Joy F. Isorena

Ivy Coney A. Gamatero

For inquiries or feedback, please write or call:

Schools Division Office- Marikina City

191 Shoe Ave., Sta. Elena, Marikina City, 1800, Philippines