What's New

Bug fixes.

App Description

The time has come to experience science like never before! In an engaging environment, you get to see explanations, do interactive activities, explore tough concepts, and then apply your knowledge. Bring science to your device and take control of your learning.

Examine the process of meiosis and learn why it is vital in sexual reproduction. First, study how the fusion of a sperm and an egg results in the doubling of the number of chromosomes found in a cell; then manipulate chromosomes to see the direct results of the process.

• Explore what happens when a sperm and egg combine during fertilization.
• Discover how meiosis reduces the number of chromosomes in the cell by half.
• Explore the stages of meiosis and learn about the behavior of chromosomes.
• Distribute chromosomes from parent cells to new cells.
• Investigate how meiosis enables genetic variation.

App features:
• Explore the challenging topic of meiosis with step-by-step support.
• Complete interactive exercises and watch animations.
• Receive helpful feedback that guides you through the activity.
• Demonstrate what you learn by taking quizzes.
• Want more? Check out the AC library in the App Store.

iPad Screenshots

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App Changes

  • March 20, 2017 Initial release
  • June 15, 2019 New version 1.1