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Study guide for Ch 8 test //
NOTE: you may use your Meiosis Flipbook on the Chapter 8 test!
Making a 'Review Sheet' and the end of chapter Q's listed on your HW Log are EXTRA CREdIT.
Come see me if you want your Flipbook checked before the test =)

Chapter 8
- what are the three functions of mitosis?
- know the parts of the CELL CYCLE and how much time is spent in each phase - study diagram in book & ONION ROOT TIP LAB
- define: cleavage furrow, cell plate, cytokinesis, centriole, spindle fibers
- know the phases of MITOSIS (will NOT be on Chapter Test, just the QUIZ)
- know the results of the "Onion Root Tip" Lab (online activity)
- definitions: diploid, haploid, homologous chromosomes
- know the phases of MEIOSIS - like your flipbook
- what is crossing-over? when does it happen? what is the benefit?
- definitions: zygote, gametes
- know the info. from the karyotype that we did online
- what causes the following disorders: Down syndrome? Klinefelter's syndrome? Turner's syndrome?

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