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A type of reproduction that involves a single parent producing offspring that are genetically identical to the parent is called ______ reproduction.
A type of reproduction that involves a single parent producing offspring that are genetically identical to the parent is called ______ reproduction.
asexual
The process by which gametes are produced is called ______.
The process by which gametes are produced is called ______.
meiosis
The stage of meiosis where chromosomes condense and pair up is called ______.
The stage of meiosis where chromosomes condense and pair up is called ______.
prophase I
A reproductive strategy that involves producing many offspring with minimal parental investment is called ______-selection.
A reproductive strategy that involves producing many offspring with minimal parental investment is called ______-selection.
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The process of a zygote developing into a fetus is called ______.
The process of a zygote developing into a fetus is called ______.
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The male ______ system produces and delivers sperm.
The male ______ system produces and delivers sperm.
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The ______ carries eggs from the ovaries to the uterus.
The ______ carries eggs from the ovaries to the uterus.
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A type of reproduction where two parents combine their genetic material to produce offspring with unique characteristics is called ______ reproduction.
A type of reproduction where two parents combine their genetic material to produce offspring with unique characteristics is called ______ reproduction.
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Study Notes
Types of Reproduction
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Asexual Reproduction: a single parent produces offspring that are genetically identical to the parent
- Examples: binary fission, budding, fragmentation, regeneration
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Sexual Reproduction: two parents combine their genetic material to produce offspring with unique characteristics
- Examples: conjugation, gamete formation
Sexual Reproduction Process
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Meiosis: the process by which gametes (sperm and egg cells) are produced
- Interphase: cell growth and DNA replication
- Prophase I: chromosomes condense and pair up
- Metaphase I: paired chromosomes align at the center of the cell
- Anaphase I: sister chromatids separate
- Telophase I: nuclear envelope reforms
- Cytokinesis: cytoplasm divides
- Meiosis II: same process as mitosis, but with haploid cells
- Fertilization: the fusion of sperm and egg cells to form a zygote
- Embryogenesis: the development of a zygote into a fetus
Reproductive Strategies
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R-Selection: emphasis on producing many offspring with minimal parental investment
- Examples: fish, insects
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K-Selection: emphasis on producing few offspring with high parental investment
- Examples: humans, elephants
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Iteroparity: producing multiple batches of offspring throughout a lifetime
- Examples: most animals
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Semelparity: producing a single batch of offspring and then dying
- Examples: salmon, cicadas
Reproductive Systems
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Male Reproductive System: produces and delivers sperm
- Components: testes, epididymis, vas deferens, urethra, penis
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Female Reproductive System: produces and nurtures eggs
- Components: ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix, vagina
Types of Reproduction
- Asexual reproduction produces genetically identical offspring from a single parent, occurring through methods such as binary fission, budding, fragmentation, and regeneration.
- Sexual reproduction involves two parents combining genetic material to produce unique offspring, examples include conjugation and gamete formation.
Meiosis
Phases of Meiosis
- Interphase: cell growth and DNA replication occur.
- Prophase I: chromosomes condense and pair up.
- Metaphase I: paired chromosomes align at the center of the cell.
- Anaphase I: sister chromatids separate.
- Telophase I: nuclear envelope reforms.
- Cytokinesis: cytoplasm divides.
- Meiosis II: same process as mitosis, but with haploid cells.
Fertilization and Embryogenesis
- Fertilization: the fusion of sperm and egg cells forms a zygote.
- Embryogenesis: the development of a zygote into a fetus.
Reproductive Strategies
- R-Selection: produces many offspring with minimal parental investment, seen in fish and insects.
- K-Selection: produces few offspring with high parental investment, seen in humans and elephants.
- Iteroparity: producing multiple batches of offspring throughout a lifetime, characteristic of most animals.
- Semelparity: producing a single batch of offspring and then dying, seen in salmon and cicadas.
Male and Female Reproductive Systems
Male Reproductive System
- Produces and delivers sperm through components such as testes, epididymis, vas deferens, urethra, and penis.
Female Reproductive System
- Produces and nurtures eggs through components such as ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix, and vagina.
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Learn about the different types of reproduction, including asexual and sexual reproduction, and understand the process of meiosis in producing gametes.
