KA2.3 - Reproduction Flashcards

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If a body cell is diploid what does this mean?

A

The cell has two sets of chromosomes.

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Haploid cells have … sets of chromosomes

A

One. Haploid cells are sex cells so they need half the information as a normal cell.

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What type of cells are haploid?

A

Sex cells / gametes.

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Name the animal gametes, their sex and where they’re made

A

Sperm cell - male - testes

Egg cell - female - ovary

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In plants the male and female sex cells are made in the … and …

A

Anther and Ovary.

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Name the male and female plant sex cells.

A

Male - pollen

Female - ovule

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Define the term fertilisation?

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It is the fusion of the nuclei of the two haploid gametes to produce a diploid zygote, which divides to form an embryo.

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