生命科学之遗传学简介.pptVIP

Cell Division (Meiosis) 1. A process of cell division where the number of chromasomes is cut in half 2. Occurs in gonads (testes, ovaries, stamens, etc) 3. Makes gametes (sperm, ova, pollen, etc) Life Science Genetics Genetics The study of heredity, how traits are passed from parent to offspring x = or or The study of heredity started with the work of Gregor Mendel and his pea plant garden Mendel was an Austrian Monk that lived in the mid 1800’s Mendel noted that the size of pea plants varied. He cross-bred these pea plants to find some surprising