Reproduction Flashcards
(26 cards)
What is the process by which plants reproduce sexually called?
Pollination
True or False: Human reproduction involves both sexual and asexual methods.
False
Fill in the blank: The male reproductive cell is called a ____.
sperm
What is the female reproductive cell in humans called?
egg or ovum
What are the two main types of reproduction?
Sexual and asexual reproduction
Multiple choice: Which part of the flower is responsible for producing pollen? A) Stigma B) Anther C) Ovary D) Petal
B) Anther
What is fertilization?
The fusion of a sperm and an egg to form a zygote.
True or False: In plants, seeds can be formed without fertilization.
True
What is the term for the development of an organism from a fertilized egg?
Embryogenesis
Fill in the blank: The process by which a seed develops into a new plant is called ____.
germination
What hormone regulates the menstrual cycle in humans?
Estrogen
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a stage of human development? A) Infancy B) Adolescence C) Germination D) Adulthood
C) Germination
What is the purpose of the placenta during pregnancy?
To provide nutrients and oxygen to the developing fetus.
True or False: Asexual reproduction results in genetically identical offspring.
True
What is a zygote?
The cell formed by the union of a sperm and an egg.
Fill in the blank: The male reproductive organ is called the ____.
penis
What are the main parts of a flower involved in reproduction?
Stamen and pistil
Multiple choice: Which of the following is a method of asexual reproduction? A) Budding B) Pollination C) Fertilization D) Copulation
A) Budding
What is the role of the stigma in plant reproduction?
To receive pollen.
True or False: Both male and female gametes are necessary for sexual reproduction.
True
What is the term for the shedding of the uterine lining in humans?
Menstruation
Fill in the blank: The ____ is the female reproductive organ where the fetus develops.
uterus
What is the primary function of the ovaries in the female reproductive system?
To produce eggs and hormones.
Multiple choice: Which structure in plants contains the ovules? A) Anther B) Ovary C) Stamen D) Petal
B) Ovary