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What is the significance of reproduction in living organisms?
What is the significance of reproduction in living organisms?
- It enhances the physical appearance of the species.
- It ensures the survival of the species. (correct)
- It reduces competition for resources.
- It increases the lifespan of individual organisms.
Which term describes animals that give birth to live offspring?
Which term describes animals that give birth to live offspring?
- Viviparous (correct)
- Oviparous
- Aviparous
- Amphibious
Which type of animal reproduction involves laying eggs?
Which type of animal reproduction involves laying eggs?
- Asexual
- Metamorphic
- Oviparous (correct)
- Viviparous
What is an example of a species?
What is an example of a species?
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Who gives birth or lays eggs in the animal kingdom?
Who gives birth or lays eggs in the animal kingdom?
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What is the place where offspring develop before birth in viviparous animals?
What is the place where offspring develop before birth in viviparous animals?
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Study Notes
Reproduction in Living Organisms
- Reproduction is a vital characteristic of living organisms, ensuring the continuation of life on Earth.
- It allows a living organism to replace itself with a new one when it dies, ensuring the survival of the species.
Species and Reproduction
- A species is a specific type of organism, such as a horse or a zebra.
- Reproduction is necessary to ensure the survival of a species.
Types of Animal Reproduction
- Animals can be classified into two groups based on their reproductive method:
- Viviparous animals: give birth to live offspring, where the young develops inside the mother.
- Oviparous animals: lay eggs that hatch into offspring outside the mother.
Female's Role in Reproduction
- In both viviparous and oviparous animals, it is always the female that gives birth or lays eggs.
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This quiz assesses students' understanding of animal reproduction, life cycles, and classification. Topics include methods of reproduction, the importance of reproduction, and comparisons between human and animal life cycles.
