Discovering Frog Gender
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Which of the following is NOT a step in the general procedures for the lab exercise?

  • Washing of specimen (wash the preserved frog using tap water) (correct)
  • Wear your Lab gown and facemask
  • Wash your hands and wear your gloves
  • Disinfect your Pair/Group table using 70% Ethyl alcohol
  • How can you determine the sex of a frog based on the size of its body?

  • If the frog is bigger than 7 inches, it is female
  • If the frog is smaller than 7 inches, it is female
  • If the frog is smaller than 7 inches, it is male (correct)
  • If the frog is bigger than 7 inches, it is male
  • What is the shape of the snout of a female frog?

  • Pointed
  • Flat
  • Round (correct)
  • Indented
  • What is the presence of vocal sacs an indicator of?

    <p>Male frog</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a swollen thumb indicate in a frog?

    <p>Female frog</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a step in the general procedures for the lab exercise?

    <p>Wear your lab gown and facemask</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shape of the snout of a male frog?

    <p>Pointed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the presence of vocal sacs an indicator of?

    <p>Male frog</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a swollen thumb indicate in a female frog?

    <p>It is a sign of mating readiness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the pigmentation of the skin in a male frog?

    <p>Darkly pigmented</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Sex Determination in Frogs

    • The size of a frog's body is not a reliable indicator of its sex.
    • A female frog has a rounded snout.
    • The presence of vocal sacs is an indicator of a male frog.
    • A swollen thumb in a male frog is an indicator of its sex.

    Sex Characteristics

    • Male frogs have a more pigmented skin compared to females.
    • A swollen thumb is a characteristic of male frogs, not female frogs.

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    Learn how to determine the sex of a frog with this quiz. Explore the different factors to consider, such as body size and appearance. Test your knowledge and enhance your understanding of frog anatomy and identification.

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