CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 11.71 Fertilization
Learn about the fertilization of an egg and sperm.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 2.24 Mitosis vs. Meiosis
Use diagrams to help understand meiosis and mitosis.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 2.23 Meiosis
Understand the process of meiosis to produce two sex cells, or gametes.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 2.19 Cell Division
Understand the purpose of cell reproduction through mitosis and meiosis.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Reproduction and Meiosis Study Guide
Use this review guide to understand cell-reproduction and meiosis.
Biology Pages
Kimball's Biology Pages: Asexual Reproduction
Site from Kimball's Biology Pages provides information on Asexual Reproduction in plants, and also in animals, where it is less common. Includes information on stems, leaves, roots, plant propagation and apomixis.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Meiosis
This site from Wikipedia the encyclopedia is a concise site that is technical in nature but links are provided for clarification. Includes a comparison between meiosis and mitosis.
BioMan Biology
Snurfle Meiosis and Genetics 2: Diversity and Dihybrid Crosses
This biology game assesses understanding of "crossing over", "independent fertilization", and "random fertilization" in the study of genetics.
Other
Mitosis Meiosis Test
This is a cell biology course exam for mitosis and meiosis. Answers are NOT provided.
Genome British Columbia
Genome British Columbia: Meiosis
The process of meiosis is explained in clear language. The pictures it refers to appear to be missing, however.
University of Maryland
Univ. Of Maryland Baltimore Cty/biology Century
Historical perspective on Mendel's contribution. Spends a little time setting up what the current beliefs of Mendel's day were and how he changed things with what he did.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Meiosis Overview: Lesson 3
This lesson will introduce the process of meiosis, and explain that it is used during fertilization to create a new cell. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Meiosis Overview."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Meiosis Overview: Lesson 1
This lesson will introduce the process of meiosis, and explain that it is used during fertilization to create a new cell. It is 1 of 3 in the series titled "Meiosis Overview."
Bio Topics
Bio Topics: Cell Division and Chromosomes
An information sheet where students fill in the appropriate words to complete the page on cell division. Also included on page is diagrams of binary fission and cell division.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Anaphase: Lesson 3
This lesson will explain in detail what occurs in the process of anaphase. It is 3 of 4 in the series titled "Anaphase."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Anaphase: Lesson 4
This lesson will explain in detail what occurs in the process of anaphase. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Anaphase."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Anaphase: Lesson 1
This lesson will explain in detail what occurs in the process of anaphase. It is 1 of 4 in the series titled "Anaphase."
Other
Bob's Byway: Glossary of Poetic Terms
Calling itself "unique," Bob's is easy to use, with cross-links throughout, phonetic pronunciation guides when necessary, and many examples and quotations. Click on the letter and scroll for the word.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: What Is Nondisjunction and What Are Its Effects?
Nondisjunction is when homologous chromosomes or sister chromatids fail to separate normally during cell division. What it is and how this happens are explained here, as well as what can cause it and what impact it has on human health.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Haploid Number Explained
Explains what the haploid number is and how it differs from a diploid number.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Diploid and Haploid Cells
Explains what is meant by diploid and haploid cells and the difference between them.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Crossing Over and Why Is It Important in Meiosis?
Explains what meiosis is and what happens during crossing over where genetic material is exchanged between chromosomes. This process is important for ensuring that there is lots of genetic variation in a population as it improves survival.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Different Stages in the Process of Meiosis
Explains the two stages of meiosis and what happens in each of the phases within them.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Types of Cell Division
Discusses the three methods of cell division - mitosis, meiosis, and binary fission.