A/An cell contains half of the number of chromosomes that its parent cell has.
Cancer cells are less likely than normal cells to undergo , or programmed cell death.
The is the region within a dividing cell where chromatids and homologous chromosomes align in both mitosis and meiosis.
occurs when an unfertilized egg cell gives rise to an embryo. This form of asexual reproduction is more common in reptiles and fish.
results in four haploid daughter cells that are genetically distinct.
The point where chromosomes cross over and exchange DNA during meiosis is called the .
Respond to the following based on your reading.

List three ways in which mitosis and meiosis differ, and list two ways in which they’re similar.

Ineed a chemical reaction takes place in which erlergy is released. arrange the reaction's characteristics in order from start to finis lower energy of reactants higher energy of products higher energy of reactants transition state sd lower energy of products

Explain the significance of meiosis in sexual reproduction

Mr. j, age 42, is a construction worker in las vegas. he recently noticed that a mole on his face seemed to be getting larger and darker. at first he did not worry because he was in the sun a lot and assumed the change may have been caused by sunburn. after a month, not only was the mole larger and darker, but it appeared to be “bumpy.” his doctor diagnosed a malignant melanoma skin cancer following biopsy of the nevus. mr. j reports pain in his right shin that does not go away when he puts his feet up or sleeps. discussion questions 1. relate mr. j’s skin changes to the warning signs for malignant melanoma. (see malignant melanoma.) 2. discuss the normal progression of this malignancy. what is the significance of the bone pain that mr. j is experiencing? (see malignant melanoma.) 3. discuss the treatment available for this patient and the prognosis for recovery. (see malignant melanoma.)