d3.1 reproduction Flashcards
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differences between asexual reproduction and sexual reproduction [4]
- no. of parents
- a- mitosis used throughout life cycle
s- meiosis used once per generation - a- offspring is genetically identical to each other + parent
s- offspring genetically different from each other and their parents - a- no genetic variation generated
s- genetic variation generated
eg of asexual reproduction
bacteria- binary fission
pros of asexual reproduction [1]
fast and efficient
cons of asexual reproduction [1]
lack of genetic diversity
consequences of lack of genetic diversity
- more likely to all die from disease
less adapted against extinction
pros of sexual reproduction [1]
generates genetic variation
what does genetic variation allow for
natural selection
cons of sexual reproduction [1]
slow
difference between male and female gametes [4]
- motility
m- travel to female
f- sessile - size
- food reserves
m- only enough for the gamete
f- enough for development of an embryo - numbers produced
ovulation
egg has been developed and released in oviduct
another name for egg
oocyte
what does uterus do when egg is developing
prepares for the arrival of a fertilised egg
where does the egg develop
ovary
stages of the menstrual cycle [4]
- follicular phase
- ovulation
- luteal phase
- menstruation
follicle definition
an egg surrounded by a small group of cells
what is the group of follicles stimulated by
FSH (follicle stimulating hormone)
where is FSH released from
pituitary gland
what does developing follicles release
oestradiol
purpose of oestradiol
thickens the endometrium (uterus lining)
what does high amount of oestrogen do
inhibit FSH secretion
stimulates LH secretion
eg of negative feedback
high amount of oestrogen → inhibit FSH secretion
what does oestradiol do
increase number of FSH receptors on follicle cells- more responsive to FSH and releases more oestrogen
eg of positive feedback
increase number of FSH receptors on follicle cells- more responsive to FSH and releases more oestrogen
what happens if theres too much FSH
too many eggs released