Meiosis & Gametogenesis Explained for the MCAT: Spermatogenesis, Oogenesis, Nondisjunction
Meiosis & Gametogenesis Explained for the MCAT: Spermatogenesis, Oogenesis, Nondisjunction  
Podcast: Jack Westin MCAT Podcast
Published On: Tue Dec 16 2025
Description: Struggling with meiosis, gametogenesis, and all the weird details the MCAT loves to test? 🧬 In this Jack Westin MCAT Podcast episode 🎧, we walk through meiosis step by step and connect it directly to spermatogenesis and oogenesis so you can finally see the full picture.You will learn how to:🧠 Tell the difference between mitosis and meiosis in an MCAT context🔁 Track ploidy changes from 2N to 1N without getting lost🤯 Understand why "everything weird" in meiosis happens in meiosis I🧷 Visualize tetrads, crossing over, independent assortment, and genetic diversity⚠️ Explain nondisjunction, trisomy, and monosomy with real examples🧪 Map out spermatogenesis from spermatogonia to mature spermatozoa🥚 Map out oogenesis, timing, and why female gamete production is so uniqueThis episode is perfect if you want a clear and conversational review of:🧬 Meiosis vs mitosis👶 Gametogenesis in humans🎓 High-yield MCAT biology and genetics topicsWant to learn more? Shoot us a text at 415-855-4435 or email us at podcast@jackwestin.com! 📱📌 Free Academic Advising: https://calendly.com/academic-advising-4/jack-westin-academic-advising?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast💻 Try our Chrome Extension (video solutions to every AAMC passage) https://tinyurl.com/4jw5pad8📚 Free Resources: https://jackwestin.com?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🎓 Live Education Sessions: https://jackwestin.com/sessions?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast👨🏻‍🏫 Courses: https://jackwestin.com/courses?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast🙋 Tutoring: https://jackwestin.com/services/live-online-mcat-tutoring?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast📸 Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackwestinmcat?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast👥 Join our Facebook Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freemcatprep?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast