Module 5

Module 5—Cell Division: The Processes of Mitosis and Meiosis

Lesson 6—Variation in Reproductive Strategies

 

Get Focused

 

For many life forms, existing as a gamete is a major part of their life cycle. For example, moss gametes grow and divide to become free-living organisms before they create a single cell that will fertilize another to become a new generation of moss. The drive to reproduce and survive has led to some very interesting strategies.

 

In this lesson you will learn about the diversity in reproductive strategies for a range of organisms. You will gain an appreciation for the variety of ways species balance their life cycles.

 

In this lesson the following focusing questions will be examined:

• What are the advantages or disadvantages of different reproductive strategies?

• Why do some organisms vary their reproductive strategies?

 

Module 5: Lesson 6 Assignment

 

You will complete “Thought Lab 16.2” for assessment.

 

Download a copy of the Module 5: Lesson 6 Assignment to your computer now. You will receive further instructions on how to complete this assignment later in the lesson.

 

You must decide what to do with the questions that are not marked by the teacher.

 

Remember that these questions provide you with the practice and feedback that you need to successfully complete this course. You should respond to all of the questions and place those answers in your course folder.

 

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