Chapter 27 - Reproduction

Question 0

Name two types of reproduction, explain the difference between each, and give two examples of each form of reproduction.

Answer 0

Asexual - creation of genetically identical offspring by a line parent and does not require gametes
Sexual - creation of offspring through the process of fertilization and does not require gametes
Asexual: starfish and planaria
Sexual: humans and dogs

Question 1

What is the purpose of reproduction?

Answer 1

Carry on species

Question 2

Where are the sex cells (gametes) made in each human gender?

Answer 2

Eggs are made in the ovaries

Sperm are made in the testis

Question 3

What is the path of an unfertilized egg?

Answer 3

Ovaries, oviduct, uterus, cervix, vagina

Question 4

What is the path of the sperm?

Answer 4

Testicles, vas deferent, ejactulatory duct, urethra

Question 5

What cell division process results in the formation of gametes?

Answer 5

Meiosis

Question 6

How many egg and sperm are made from one cell?

Answer 6

One egg cell and for sperm cells

Question 7

Are gametes haploid or diploid?

Answer 7

Haploid