Reproductive Flashcards
(17 cards)
What does a diploid cell contain?
Two sets of matching chromosomes
What does a haploid cell contain?
Only one set of chromosomes
What type of cells are gametes?
Haploid
What is the male gamete?
Sperm
Where is sperm produced?
In the testes
What is the female gamete?
Ovum
Where are ova produced?
In the ovaries
What is the male plant gamete?
Pollen
Where is pollen produced?
In the anther
What is the female plant gamete?
Ovules
Where are ovules produced?
In the ovary
Fill in the blank: Fertilisation is the fusion of the male and female gamete to form a _______.
Zygote
What does sexual reproduction produce?
Genetically new organisms
Explain the functions of the organs in the male reproductive system
Various functions including sperm production, hormone secretion, and delivery of sperm
Explain the functions of the organs in the female reproductive system
Various functions including ovum production, hormone secretion, and nurturing developing offspring
Label the female reproductive system.
Ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina
Label the reproductive organs (flower) of a plant.
Stamen, anther, filament, pistil, ovary, ovule
