Tomorrow we have a funky schedule.  Here it is:
1st 7:30 - 8:09
2nd 8:14 - 8:53
3rd 8:58 - 9:37
4th 9:42 - 10:21
5th 10:25 - 11:04
6th 11:08 - 11:47
7th 11:51 - 12:30

Today, once again, different classes did different things.  2nd and 3rd period went over the test.  2nd period had time to start a discussion of meiosis.  3rd period only had a 20 minute class due to the extended Veteran's Day assembly.  5th period we discussed Cell Cycle Controls and briefly introduced meiosis. 6th period we wrapped up our discussion of cancer and began a discussion of meiosis.  In all classes I collected the homework from yesterday's blog.

Tonight's Homework:
The main benefit of sexual reproduction, from an evolutionary standpoint, is the variation it produces.  Read Section 13.4 in your textbook to learn about the three main sources of variation resulting from meiosis. You should be able to discuss how each of the following contributes to variation: independent assortment, crossing over and random fertilization.

On your textbook website I highly recommend watching "13.4 Activity: Origins of Genetic Variation" and the Bioflix animation for Meiosis (select Bioflix from left menu and then go to Chapter 13 Meiosis).  Test your knowledge by completing the tutorials and self quiz after watching the Bioflix animation.

You do not need to submit an assignment to me.

Note: There will be homework over the 4-day break :(