Biology 1

Carmela Espaola
Room 107, IB Main Building M 10-12AM TTh 10-12AM & 3-5PM

Evolution of Sex
Prokaryotes (fission) Origin of mitosis
Mitosis 1.5-2 MYA

Origin of meiosis Isogamous mating types (similar gametes) Anisogamous mating types (eggs are bigger, sperm is smaller)

Sexual Reproduction
Advantages Repair of DNA Select for resistance to parasites and pathogens evolutionary arms race Genetic recombination Put together advantageous mutations Discard disadvantageous mutations Prevent extinction Disadvantages Costly Cellular mechanisms Sperm competition Need to find a mate Risk of STDs, predation Genome dilution (you only give 50% of your genes)

The Science of Sex Appeal

Film Showing

Questions
What do you find attractive? What does science say a man or woman find attractive, and how does this
relate to evolution?

How large is the influence of evolution on your mate choice?