Meiosis: Sex Cell Formation

Illustrates the sequence of changes in the parentcell nucleus which results in the creation of two daughter cells. Shows the role of meiosis in evolution., Uses animation, diagrams, live action, and photomicrography to show the various stages of meiotic division. Explains the difference in the number of chromosomes in body cells and sex cells. Diagrams the phenomenon of genetic assortment and crossing-over. Uses photomicrographs of grasshopper cells to show meiosis in living cells., , Meiosis - Sex Cell FormationBiology Series Unit 5 - GeneticsPRODUCER HAS REVISED THIS EDITIONEncyclopedia Britannica Films1963 Grade Level: H Distributed on media: 1 film reel (16 min.), optical sound, 16 mm. Color?Color; B & W Length: 16 MIN Description: Illustrates the sequence of changes in the parentcell nucleus which results in the creation of two daughter cells. Shows the role of meiosis in evolution.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.