Reproduction Flashcards

(26 cards)

1
Q

What is the process by which plants reproduce sexually called?

A

Pollination

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2
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True or False: Human reproduction involves both sexual and asexual methods.

A

False

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3
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Fill in the blank: The male reproductive cell is called a ____.

A

sperm

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4
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What is the female reproductive cell in humans called?

A

egg or ovum

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5
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What are the two main types of reproduction?

A

Sexual and asexual reproduction

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6
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Multiple choice: Which part of the flower is responsible for producing pollen? A) Stigma B) Anther C) Ovary D) Petal

A

B) Anther

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7
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What is fertilization?

A

The fusion of a sperm and an egg to form a zygote.

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8
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True or False: In plants, seeds can be formed without fertilization.

A

True

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9
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What is the term for the development of an organism from a fertilized egg?

A

Embryogenesis

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10
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Fill in the blank: The process by which a seed develops into a new plant is called ____.

A

germination

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11
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What hormone regulates the menstrual cycle in humans?

A

Estrogen

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12
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a stage of human development? A) Infancy B) Adolescence C) Germination D) Adulthood

A

C) Germination

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13
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What is the purpose of the placenta during pregnancy?

A

To provide nutrients and oxygen to the developing fetus.

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14
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True or False: Asexual reproduction results in genetically identical offspring.

A

True

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15
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What is a zygote?

A

The cell formed by the union of a sperm and an egg.

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16
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Fill in the blank: The male reproductive organ is called the ____.

17
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What are the main parts of a flower involved in reproduction?

A

Stamen and pistil

18
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is a method of asexual reproduction? A) Budding B) Pollination C) Fertilization D) Copulation

19
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What is the role of the stigma in plant reproduction?

A

To receive pollen.

20
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True or False: Both male and female gametes are necessary for sexual reproduction.

21
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What is the term for the shedding of the uterine lining in humans?

22
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Fill in the blank: The ____ is the female reproductive organ where the fetus develops.

23
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What is the primary function of the ovaries in the female reproductive system?

A

To produce eggs and hormones.

24
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Multiple choice: Which structure in plants contains the ovules? A) Anther B) Ovary C) Stamen D) Petal

25
What is the role of sperm in human reproduction?
To fertilize the egg.
26
True or False: Sexual reproduction leads to greater genetic diversity.
True