12th Grade Biology: Reproduction

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Reproduction

• Reproduction in organisms includes asexual and sexual reproduction
• Asexual reproduction involves a single parent, resulting in offspring genetically identical to the parent
• Forms of asexual reproduction: binary fission, budding, fragmentation, and spore formation
• Sexual reproduction involves the fusion of gametes from two parents, leading to genetic variation
• Sexual reproduction phases: pre-fertilization, fertilization, and post-fertilization events
• Pre-fertilization events involve gametogenesis (formation of gametes) and gamete transfer
• Fertilization, or syngamy, is the fusion of male and female gametes to form a zygote
• Post-fertilization events include the development of the zygote into an embryo (embryogenesis)
• In flowering plants, the reproductive parts are located in the flower
• The stamen is the male reproductive part, consisting of the anther and filament
• The pistil is the female reproductive part, consisting of the stigma, style, and ovary
• Pollination is the transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma
• Pollination can be self-pollination (autogamy) or cross-pollination (allogamy)
• Fertilization in plants involves the fusion of a male gamete with the egg cell to form a zygote, and another male gamete with the polar nuclei to form the endosperm (double fertilization)
• Embryo development leads to the formation of a seed, and the ovary develops into a fruit
• Human reproduction involves sexual reproduction
• The male reproductive system consists of testes, vas deferens, seminal vesicles, prostate gland, and penis
• The female reproductive system consists of ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix, and vagina
• Gametogenesis in males is called spermatogenesis and occurs in the testes
• Gametogenesis in females is called oogenesis and occurs in the ovaries
• The menstrual cycle involves cyclical changes in the female reproductive system
• Fertilization in humans occurs in the fallopian tube
• Implantation is the attachment of the blastocyst to the uterine wall
• Pregnancy involves the development of the embryo and fetus in the uterus
• Parturition is the process of childbirth
• Reproductive health includes physical, mental, and social well-being related to reproduction
• Birth control methods include natural methods, barrier methods, IUDs, oral contraceptives, and surgical methods
• Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are infections transmitted through sexual contact

Genetics and Evolution

• Genetics is the study of heredity and variation
• Mendel's laws of inheritance include the law of dominance, law of segregation, and law of independent assortment
• The law of dominance states that in a heterozygous condition, the dominant allele masks the expression of the recessive allele
• The law of segregation states that alleles separate during gamete formation
• The law of independent assortment states that alleles of different genes assort independently during gamete formation
• Chromosomal theory of inheritance links Mendelian factors (genes) to chromosomes
• Linkage and crossing over affect the inheritance of genes located on the same chromosome
• Sex determination in humans is determined by the presence or absence of the Y chromosome
• Genetic disorders can be Mendelian disorders (e.g., hemophilia, cystic fibrosis) or chromosomal disorders (e.g., Down syndrome, Turner syndrome)
• DNA is the genetic material, consisting of nucleotides
• DNA structure is a double helix, with complementary base pairing (A with T, and G with C)
• RNA is also a nucleic acid, single-stranded, and contains uracil (U) instead of thymine (T)
• DNA replication is the process of making identical copies of DNA
• Transcription is the process of synthesizing RNA from a DNA template
• Translation is the process of synthesizing proteins from mRNA
• Evolution is the change in the heritable characteristics of biological populations over successive generations
• Darwin's theory of natural selection explains how species evolve over time
• Natural selection is the process by which organisms with favorable traits are more likely to survive and reproduce
• Evidence for evolution includes fossil evidence, anatomical evidence, embryological evidence, and molecular evidence
• Mechanisms of evolution include mutation, gene flow, genetic drift, and natural selection
• Hardy-Weinberg principle describes the conditions under which allele frequencies in a population remain constant
• Types of natural selection include stabilizing selection, directional selection, and disruptive selection
• Speciation is the process by which new species arise

Biology and Human Welfare

• Diseases can be caused by pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites
• Common human diseases include typhoid, pneumonia, common cold, malaria, AIDS, and cancer
• Immunity is the ability of the body to resist diseases
• Innate immunity is present from birth and includes physical barriers, physiological barriers, cellular barriers, and cytokine barriers
• Acquired immunity develops after exposure to a pathogen and includes humoral immunity (B cells) and cell-mediated immunity (T cells)
• Vaccines provide artificial active immunity by exposing the body to weakened or inactive pathogens
• Cancer is a disease characterized by uncontrolled cell growth
• Causes of cancer include genetic mutations, exposure to carcinogens, and viral infections
• AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
• HIV weakens the immune system, making individuals susceptible to opportunistic infections
• Microbes in human welfare include their use in household products, industrial products, sewage treatment, energy generation, and biocontrol agents
• Microbes are used in the production of various food products such as curd, cheese, and bread
• Antibiotics are chemicals produced by microbes that can kill or inhibit the growth of other microbes
• Sewage treatment involves the use of microbes to break down organic matter in wastewater
• Biogas is a mixture of gases produced by the microbial breakdown of organic matter in the absence of oxygen
• Biocontrol agents are organisms used to control pests and diseases
• Biofertilizers are organisms that enrich the nutrient quality of the soil

Biotechnology

• Biotechnology is the use of living organisms or their products to develop or modify products for specific purposes
• Principles of biotechnology include genetic engineering and bioprocess engineering
• Genetic engineering involves altering the genetic material of an organism to create new characteristics
• Bioprocess engineering involves maintaining sterile conditions to enable the growth of desired microbes for the manufacture of biotechnological products
• Recombinant DNA technology involves the use of enzymes to cut and paste DNA fragments, creating recombinant DNA molecules
• Tools of recombinant DNA technology include enzymes (restriction enzymes, DNA ligase), vectors (plasmids, bacteriophages), and host organisms
• Restriction enzymes cut DNA at specific sequences, creating fragments with sticky ends or blunt ends
• Vectors are used to carry foreign DNA into a host cell
• Host organisms are used to replicate the recombinant DNA and produce the desired product
• Applications of biotechnology include agriculture, medicine, and industry
• In agriculture, biotechnology is used to develop genetically modified (GM) crops that are resistant to pests, diseases, and environmental stress
• In medicine, biotechnology is used to produce drugs, vaccines, and diagnostic tools
• In industry, biotechnology is used to produce enzymes, biofuels, and bioplastics
• Ethical issues related to biotechnology include concerns about the safety of GM crops, the use of genetic engineering in humans, and biopiracy

Ecology

• Ecology is the study of the interactions between organisms and their environment
• Organisms and environment includes biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) components
• Population ecology studies the dynamics of populations, including population size, density, distribution, and growth
• Community ecology studies the interactions between different species in a community
• Ecosystem ecology studies the flow of energy and cycling of nutrients in ecosystems
• Biodiversity and Conservation includes the variety of life on Earth, at all its levels, from genes to ecosystems
• Biodiversity is essential for ecosystem functioning, providing ecosystem services such as pollination, nutrient cycling, and climate regulation
• Threats to biodiversity include habitat loss, overexploitation, invasive species, pollution, and climate change
• Conservation strategies include in situ conservation (protecting species in their natural habitats) and ex situ conservation (protecting species outside their natural habitats)
• Environmental issues include pollution, deforestation, climate change, and loss of biodiversity
• Air pollution is caused by the release of pollutants into the atmosphere
• Water pollution is caused by the release of pollutants into bodies of water
• Soil pollution is caused by the accumulation of pollutants in the soil
• Deforestation is the clearing of forests for other land uses
• Climate change is caused by the increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, leading to global warming and changes in weather patterns
• Strategies for addressing environmental issues include reducing pollution, conserving resources, and promoting sustainable development

Explore the vital process of reproduction in organisms. Understand both asexual and sexual reproduction, including their types and phases. Learn about gametogenesis, gamete transfer, and fertilization.