ZIMSEC A-Level Biology
8.3.3Meiosis
Meiosis in ZIMSEC A-Level Biology: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives
What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.
- 8.3.3.1Explain the terms haploid, diploid and homologous chromosomes.
- 8.3.3.2Describe the behaviour of chromosomes, nuclear envelope, cell membrane, centrioles and spindle during meiosis.
- 8.3.3.3Discuss the importance of meiosis in gamete formation and genetic variation.
- 8.3.3.4Compare and contrast mitosis and meiosis.
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How meiosis and fertilisation produce genetic variation
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Meiosis: the reduction division
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