16 - Reproduction

Question 1

Define sexual reproduction

Answer 1

The process involving the fusion of the nuclei of two gametes / a male & female gamete (i.e. fertilization) (2)
to form a zygote (1)
and the production of genetically different offspring (2)

Question 2

Define asexual reproduction

Answer 2

The process resulting in the production of genetically identical offspring (3)
from one parent (2)

Question 3

Define self-pollination

Answer 3

The transfer of pollen grains from the anther of a flower to the stigma of the same flower (3)
or a different flower on the same plant (2)

Question 4

Define cross-pollination

Answer 4

The transfer of pollen grains from the anther of a flower to the stigma of a flower of a different plant (3)
of the same species (2)

Question 6

Define STI

Answer 6

A sexually transmitted infection (2)
(is an infection) transmitted through sexual contact (3)

Question 7

Describe the methods of transmission of HIV

Answer 7

By exchange of body fluids (2)
including blood, breast milk, semen, AVP (name 1 example) (2)
Via the placenta i.e. if the mother has HIV, so will the child (1)