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Compare and contrast mitosis and meiosis.

What major event occurs during interphase?

Take pictures of beads diagrams representing chromosomal DNA movement through meiosis I and II without crossing over, including notes with your name, date, and stage in each picture. Use the lowest resolution possible. Insert pictures for the following stages:

• Prophase I
• Metaphase I
• Anaphase I
• Telophase I
• Prophase II
• Metaphase II
• Anaphase II
• Telophase II
• Cytokinesis

Repeat the above for meiosis with crossing over, taking similar pictures and notes for each stage.

Answer the following post-lab questions:

1. What is the ploidy of the DNA at the end of meiosis I? What about at the end of meiosis II?
2. How are meiosis I and meiosis II different?
3. Why do you use non-sister chromatids to demonstrate crossing over?
4. What combinations of alleles could result from a crossover between BD and bd chromosomes?
5. How many chromosomes were present when meiosis I started?
6. How many nuclei are present at the end of meiosis II? How many chromosomes are in each?
7. Identify two ways that meiosis contributes to genetic recombination.
8. Why is it necessary to reduce the number of chromosomes in gametes, but not in other cells?
9. Blue whales have 44 chromosomes in every cell. Determine the expected number of chromosomes in:

• Sperm Cell
• Egg Cell
• Daughter Cell from Mitosis
• Daughter Cell from Meiosis II

For Experiment 2, research and select five abnormalities related to cell cycle control. Copy and paste a picture of each abnormality from online sources, citing the URL. Do not photograph your own results.

Answer the following post-lab questions:

1. Record your hypothesis from Step 1 in the Procedure section here.
2. What do your results indicate about cell cycle control?
3. If a mutation diminishes cell cycle control proteins leading to cancer and is treated effectively, can this mutation be inherited by future children? Explain in detail.
4. Why do cells lacking proper cycle control display karyotypes that look different from normal cells?
5. What are HeLa cells, and why are they appropriate for this experiment?

Paper For Above instruction

Understanding meiosis and its critical role in genetic diversity is fundamental in biology. Meiosis is a specialized form of cell division that results in four haploid cells from a single diploid parent cell, essential for sexual reproduction in eukaryotes. This process ensures genetic variation through unique mechanisms like crossing over and independent assortment, which are absent in mitosis.

Mitosis, conversely, produces two genetically identical diploid daughter cells, serving growth and repair functions in multicellular organisms. During interphase, the cell prepares for division by replicating its DNA, a crucial step that sets the stage for subsequent phases. The major event during interphase involves DNA replication, where each chromosome duplicates, forming sister chromatids.

Examining meiotic progression via bead diagrams offers insight into chromosomal behavior. Without crossing over, homologous chromosomes align and segregate independently, maintaining parental allele combinations. When crossing over occurs, segments of homologous chromatids exchange, increasing genetic diversity. Using beads to simulate this crossover illustrates how allelic combinations like BD and bd can vary, producing new genotypes in gametes.

At the end of meiosis I, the cell is haploid, containing half the number of chromosomes but still duplicated. Meiosis II divides these haploid cells into four, each with a single set of chromosomes. The primary difference between the two divisions is that meiosis I separates homologous chromosomes, while meiosis II separates sister chromatids. Non-sister chromatids are used to demonstrate crossing over because crossover occurs between homologous chromatids of paired chromosomes, leading to genetic recombination.

The resulting allele combinations due to crossing over can include new arrangements like B+d or b+D, reflecting the exchange of genetic material between parental chromosomes. Initially, meiosis starts with a diploid (2n) number of chromosomes, such as 44 in blue whales, which then reduce in number during meiosis. After meiosis II, each gamete contains 22 chromosomes. During mitosis, daughter cells retain the initial chromosome number, like 44 in this example. Thus, meiosis reduces chromosome number, vital for maintaining species-specific chromosome counts across generations.

Chromosomal mutations can cause diseases such as Down syndrome, where nondisjunction during meiosis leads to trisomy 21. Such mutations occur during gamete formation and impact chromosome segregation, resulting in developmental and health issues. For example, in Down syndrome, an extra chromosome 21 causes cognitive impairment and physical abnormalities.

Diagramming sexual reproduction over four generations involves alternating haploid and diploid states, demonstrating how genetic combinations diversify over time and how chromosomal contributions from each parent influence subsequent generations.

Cell cycle control abnormalities, such as unchecked proliferation seen in cancer, often involve mutations in regulatory genes like p53 or Rb. Online images of abnormalities like cancerous cells, apoptotic defects, or chromosomal instability illustrate these issues—each cited with proper URLs. These abnormalities disrupt normal cell cycle regulation, leading to uncontrolled growth.

Experimental outcomes indicate that cell cycle control is vital for maintaining genomic integrity. Mutations impairing control mechanisms can lead to tumorigenesis, yet these mutations are typically confined to somatic cells and are not inherited unless germline cells are affected. Hence, cancer mutations generally are not passed to offspring.

Cells lacking proper cycle regulation display abnormal karyotypes, often with visible chromosomal aberrations like deletions or translocations, reflecting genomic instability. HeLa cells, immortalized cells derived from cervical cancer, are ideal for experiments because they proliferate indefinitely and are well-characterized, allowing for consistent reproducibility in research.

In conclusion, the processes of meiosis, cell cycle regulation, and associated abnormalities underpin much of genetic inheritance and disease pathology. Studying these mechanisms enhances our understanding of biological diversity and disease development, informing medical and scientific advancements.

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