5 Questions
What is the result of the interaction between the male and female reproductive systems during sexual intercourse?
Fertilization of the ovum by the sperm to form a zygote
What are the specialized reproductive cells called?
Gametes
How many chromosomes do gamete cells contain?
23 single chromosomes
When do genetic recombination occur in the zygote?
When the ovum and sperm merge into one zygote cell
What is the defined development process known as?
Human embryogenesis
Study Notes
Sexual Reproduction
- During sexual intercourse, the interaction between the male and female reproductive systems results in fertilization, where a sperm cell from the male fertilizes an egg cell from the female.
Gametes
- Specialized reproductive cells, responsible for carrying genetic information, are called gametes.
Chromosomes in Gametes
- Gamete cells contain half the number of chromosomes, specifically 23, which is a haploid number (n).
Genetic Recombination
- Genetic recombination occurs in the zygote, during the process of fertilization, where the genetic material from both parents combines to create a unique individual.
Development Process
- The defined development process, from zygote to fully formed organism, is known as embryogenesis.
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