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What type of egg has yolk evenly distributed throughout its cytoplasm?
What term describes the fertilization process that occurs outside the body of an organism?
What is the developmental stage reached by the zygote after about five hours post-fertilization?
Which organisms primarily exhibit external fertilization?
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What process allows some mammals to give birth to live young, receiving nourishment via a placenta?
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What is the main advantage of internal fertilization compared to external fertilization?
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In which location does the embryo develop after fertilization and before reaching the uterus?
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What is the term for the stage of development characterized by a single cell formed after fertilization?
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What is a significant advantage of aquatic external fertilization?
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Which of the following describes internal fertilization?
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Which method of reproduction involves laying fertilized eggs outside the female's body?
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What type of eggs do reptiles and insects typically produce?
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Which reproductive strategy is characterized by fewer gametes produced?
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Which organisms are most likely to reproduce using internal fertilization?
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What is a key feature of broadcast spawning?
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Which fertilization method enhances the possibility of fertilization under aquatic conditions?
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What type of cleavage divides the egg along the animal-vegetal axis?
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Which type of cleavage establishes bilateral symmetry in embryos?
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Which organism is known for exhibiting spiral cleavage?
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What cleavage type results in symmetrical tiers of cells?
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How does the first cleavage plane of a fertilized frog egg divide it?
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What type of cleavage involves the first two cleavages being meridional?
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What are the larger cells in the vegetal pole of a fertilized frog egg called?
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What cleavage plane follows the first cleavage plane at a right angle in frog eggs?
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What is ovoviparity?
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Which event occurs first during fertilization in frogs?
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What does the gray crescent indicate in amphibian development?
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What type of reproduction involves the union of gametes?
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Which type of cleavage occurs in eggs with low yolk content?
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Which process is specifically responsible for the production of egg cells?
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What does meroblastic cleavage typically involve?
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What term describes the stage when a zygote forms from the union of gametes?
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How long does it take for a chicken's egg to develop after fertilization?
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What is the primary function of primordial germ cells in reproduction?
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Where is yolk mainly concentrated in telolecithal eggs?
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Which of the following describes eggs that contain a small amount of yolk?
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What is the main distinction between alecithal and isolecithal eggs?
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Which stage of embryonic development follows fertilization?
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What type of eggs are characterized by having very small amounts of yolk?
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What term best describes the differentiation of cells into specialized cell types during development?
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Study Notes
Reproductive Processes in Chordates
- Reproduction in chordates is typically sexual, involving the fusion of gametes, but can also be asexual, utilizing methods like fission and budding.
- Asexual reproduction includes noteworthy processes such as:
- Gametogenesis - formation of gametes.
- Fertilization - union of male and female gametes.
- Cleavage - early cell division post-fertilization.
Gametogenesis and Yolk Distribution
- Gametes are produced from primordial germ cells via mitosis (diploid) and meiosis (haploid).
- Egg cells (oogenesis) and sperm cells (spermatogenesis) are essential in reproduction.
- Egg classifications based on yolk content include:
- Alecithal - no or very little yolk (e.g., invertebrates, mammals).
- Meiolecithal - small yolk amount (e.g., Amphioxus).
- Mesolecithal - moderate yolk (e.g., amphibians).
- Polylecithal - large yolk (e.g., birds, reptiles).
Yolk Distribution Types
- Isolecithal Eggs - evenly distributed yolk (e.g., Amphioxus, mammals).
- Telolecithal Eggs - concentrated yolk at one end (e.g., fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds).
Fertilization Types
- External Fertilization - occurs outside the female, often in aquatic environments; enhances genetic diversity but has low survival rates for offspring.
- Internal Fertilization - offspring develop within the female; protects fertilized eggs from dehydration and increases survival odds.
- Types of offspring production post-internal fertilization include:
- Oviparity - laying fertilized eggs; widespread in birds and reptiles.
- Ovoviviparity - retaining fertilized eggs within the female; found in some bony fish and reptiles.
Fertilization in Frogs
- Sperm entry initiates critical events:
- Completion of Meiosis II and cytoplasm rotation, creating the gray crescent.
- Fusion of haploid sperm and egg nuclei forms a diploid zygote, establishing the embryo's future pattern.
Cleavage Patterns Based on Yolk Content
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Holoblastic Cleavage - occurs in low yolk content eggs:
- Includes various distributions (alecithal, isolecithal, mesolecithal).
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Meroblastic Cleavage - occurs in high yolk content eggs:
- Telolecithal - yolk at the vegetal pole.
- Centrolecithal - yolk concentrated at the center.
Cleavage Arrangement Types
- Radial Cleavage - symmetrical tier formation; typical in deuterostomes.
- Spiral Cleavage - oblique planes create a unique arrangement; seen in mollusks and annelids.
- Bilateral Cleavage - establishes bilateral symmetry, common in amphibians and tunicates.
Characteristics of the Frog Fertilized Egg
- The fertilized frog egg undergoes complex cleavage patterns, resulting in the formation of blastomeres. The arrangement includes:
- The first cleavage bisects the egg from animal to vegetal pole.
- Subsequent cleavage planes create a characteristic distribution of micromeres (animal pole) and macromeres (vegetal pole).
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Explore the fascinating world of reproduction in chordates, including both sexual and asexual methods. Understand gametogenesis, fertilization, and the various types of yolk distribution in egg classifications. This quiz delves into key reproductive processes and cell divisions, helping to solidify your knowledge of chordate biology.
