Reproduction in Unicellular and Multicellular Organisms
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Amoeba reproduces through ______ fission.

binary

Leishmania, which cause kala-azar, has a whip-like structure called a ______.

flagellum

The malarial parasite, ______, divides into many daughter cells simultaneously.

Plasmodium

Yeast reproduces by forming small ______ that separate and grow into new individuals.

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

Spirogyra reproduces by breaking up into smaller ______ upon maturation.

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

Multi-cellular organisms are composed of ______ cells organized into tissues and organs.

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

In multi-cellular organisms, simple division is often ______ due to their complex organization.

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

During observations of Spirogyra, various ______ can be identified under the microscope.

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In early teenage years, a whole new set of changes occurs that cannot be explained simply as body __________.

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

We begin to notice thick hair growing in new parts of the body such as __________ and the genital area.

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

The skin frequently becomes oily and we might begin to develop __________.

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

In girls, breast size begins to __________, with darkening of the skin of the nipples.

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

Boys begin to have new thick hair growth on the face, and their voices begin to __________.

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The penis occasionally begins to become __________ and erect, either in daydreams or at night.

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

All these changes take place slowly, over a period of __________ and years.

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

The creation of germ-cells to participate in sexual reproduction is another __________ function.

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In Hydra, a bud develops as an outgrowth due to repeated cell division at one specific ______.

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

The sperms formed are delivered through the ______ which unites with a tube coming from the urinary bladder.

<p>vas deferens</p> Signup and view all the answers

These buds develop into tiny individuals and when fully mature, detach from the parent body and become new ______ individuals.

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Plants can reproduce through a process called ______ propagation.

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

The common passage for both the sperms and urine is formed by the ______.

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

The sperms are nourished by secretions from glands like the prostate and the ______.

<p>seminal vesicles</p> Signup and view all the answers

Methods such as layering or grafting are examples of ______ propagation used in agriculture.

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

The female germ-cells or ______ are made in the ovaries.

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

Plants raised by vegetative propagation can bear flowers and fruits earlier than those produced from ______.

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

The egg is carried from the ovary to the womb through a thin ______ or fallopian tube.

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One advantage of vegetative propagation is that all plants produced are genetically ______ enough to the parent plant.

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

Pollination involves the transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the ______.

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

The fertilised egg, known as the ______, gets implanted in the lining of the uterus.

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

Buds produced in the notches along the leaf margin of ______ fall on the soil and develop into new plants.

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

Asexual reproduction creates new generations from a single ______.

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

The placenta is a special tissue that helps provide nutrition from the mother’s blood to the developing ______.

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

Cutting a potato into pieces that contain a ______ or bud can help observe vegetative propagation.

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

The changes seen in girls at the time of puberty include an increase in ______ size.

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

The uterus prepares itself every month to receive and nurture the growing ______.

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

The male reproductive system includes the testes, vas deferens, seminal vesicles, prostate gland, urethra, and ______.

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

During sexual reproduction, the introduction of sperm occurs in the vagina of the ______.

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

Sexual reproduction involves two individuals for the creation of a new ______.

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

Fertilisation occurs after the process of ______.

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

The female reproductive system consists of ovaries, fallopian tubes, ______, and vagina.

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Study Notes

Reproduction In Amoeba

  • Amoeba reproduces through binary fission.
  • Amoeba divides into two daughter cells.

Reproduction in other unicellular organisms

  • Leishmania, which causes Kala-azar, reproduces by binary fission.
  • Leishmania has a whip-like structure at one end of the cell.
  • Plasmodium reproduces by multiple fission.
  • Yeast reproduces by budding.

Fragmentation in Spirogyra

  • Spirogyra reproduces by fragmentation.
  • Spirogyra filaments break up into smaller pieces.
  • These pieces grow into new individuals.

Budding in Hydra

  • Hydra reproduces by budding.
  • A bud develops as an outgrowth due to repeated cell division at a specific site.
  • The bud develops into a new individual that detaches from the parent body.

Vegetative Propagation in Plants

  • Plants can reproduce through vegetative propagation.
  • This process involves the development of new plants from parts such as the root, stem, and leaves.
  • Vegetative propagation is used in methods such as layering and grafting.
  • Plants raised by vegetative propagation bear flowers and fruits earlier than those grown from seeds.

Vegetative Propagation Examples

  • Sugarcane, roses, and grapes can be propagated through vegetative propagation.
  • Banana, orange, rose, and jasmine, which have lost the capacity to produce seeds, can be propagated by vegetative propagation.
  • All plants produced by vegetative propagation have similar characteristics to the parent plant.

Vegetative Propagation in Bryophyllum

  • Bryophyllum reproduces through vegetative propagation.
  • Buds produced along the leaf margin of Bryophyllum fall on the soil and develop into new plants.

Vegetative Propagation in Moneyplant

  • Moneyplant can be propagated by cutting pieces with at least one leaf.

Sexual Maturation in Human Beings

  • Human beings undergo significant changes during puberty.
  • These changes are part of sexual maturation.
  • Thick hair growth in new parts of the body, such as armpits, genitals, legs, and arms, is a common change.
  • Skin can become oily and pimples may develop.

Sexual Maturation in Girls

  • Breast size increases and the skin of the nipples darkens.
  • Menstruation begins.

Sexual Maturation in Boys

  • Thick hair growth on the face appears.
  • Voice cracks.
  • Penis occasionally enlarges and becomes erect.

Sexual Maturation in General

  • Changes during sexual maturation happen slowly over months and years.
  • They do not happen all at the same time in one person or at an exact age.
  • The changes are also not complete quickly.
  • Each person experiences sexual maturation differently.

Sexual Maturation and Germ Cells

  • The creation of germ-cells for sexual reproduction is a specialized function.

Male Reproductive System

  • The male reproductive system includes testes, vas deferens, seminal vesicles, prostate gland, urethra, and penis.
  • Testes produce sperm.
  • Vas deferens transports sperm.
  • Seminal vesicles and prostate gland add secretions to the sperm.
  • The urethra is a common passage for sperm and urine.

Female Reproductive System

  • The female reproductive system includes ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, and vagina.
  • Ovaries produce eggs.
  • Fallopian tubes transport the egg.
  • The uterus is where the fertilized egg implants.
  • The vagina is the entry point for sperm.

Sexual Reproduction in Human Beings

  • Sperm enters the female's vagina during sexual intercourse.
  • Sperm travels upwards to the fallopian tube.
  • The fertilized egg, the zygote, implants in the lining of the uterus.

Embryonic Development

  • The embryo gets nutrition from the mother's blood through the placenta.
  • The placenta is embedded in the uterine wall and contains villi on the embryo's side.
  • Blood spaces surround the villi on the mother's side.
  • The placenta provides a large surface area for glucose and oxygen transfer from the mother to the embryo.
  • Waste substances from the embryo are also transferred to the mother's blood through the placenta.

Summary of reproduction

  • Reproduction is not essential to maintain the life of an individual organism.
  • Reproduction involves creating a DNA copy and additional cellular apparatus by the cell involved in the process.
  • Various organisms use different modes of reproduction depending on their body design.
  • Fission, budding, and fragmentation are examples of asexual reproduction, where offspring are created from a single parent.
  • Sexual reproduction involves two individuals for the creation of a new individual.
  • DNA copying mechanisms create variations which are useful for ensuring the survival of the species.
  • Modes of sexual reproduction allow for greater variation to be generated.
  • In flowering plants, pollination is followed by fertilization.
  • Puberty and sexual reproduction are linked.

Additional Points from the Text

  • The copper-T is a type of birth control that does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases.

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