Sexual Reproduction in Living Organisms
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What is reproduction?

  • The process of consuming food
  • The process of making offspring (correct)
  • The process of sleeping
  • The process of growing in size
  • Which type of reproduction requires two parents?

  • Regeneration reproduction
  • Sexual reproduction (correct)
  • Asexual reproduction
  • Budding reproduction
  • What is the main difference between asexual and sexual reproduction?

  • Number of parents involved
  • Time taken for reproduction
  • Offspring appearance
  • Genetic uniqueness of offspring (correct)
  • In asexual reproduction, offspring are:

    <p>Genetically identical to the parent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cells come together in sexual reproduction?

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

    What do gametes contain?

    <p>Half the number of chromosomes of the organism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are offspring genetically unique in sexual reproduction?

    <p>They get a mix of genes from both parents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason why gametes (sperm and egg) contain half the number of chromosomes compared to other cells in the body?

    <p>They develop a unique genetic makeup through meiosis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During fertilization, how many chromosomes does a fertilized egg contain?

    <p>46 chromosomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process is responsible for reducing the number of chromosomes in gametes to 23?

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

    What distinguishes gametes from other cells in terms of genetic makeup?

    <p>They have their own unique genetic makeup.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of fertilization is observed in species like frogs and most fish?

    <p>External fertilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long does it typically take for a puppy to develop inside the mother dog before birth?

    <p>About 2 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when a female fish deposits her eggs into the water during reproduction?

    <p>The male fish swims over the eggs releasing sperm for fertilization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the specific term for the process when an egg and sperm come together to form a fertilized egg?

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

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