key area 3 - reproduction 👶 Flashcards
what is reproduction?
its the process members of a species go through to produce offspring
is reproduction important and why?
yes it is because it’s important for the survival of all living things
In ______ - ___________ animals and plants, normal ______ cells are diploid and sex cells (gametes) are __________
multi - cellular
body
haploid
Finish the sentence:
male gamete -
female gamete -
sperm
egg
describe the role of these parts of the female gamete (egg)
cytoplasm
nucleus
jelly coat
C - has food store
N - contains genetic information
J - allowed only one sperm to enter
From _________ males ________ sperm
puberty
produce
where is sperm made?
testes
what is the function of the penis?
male reproductive organ
deposits sperm in the vagina
what is the structure described:
tube which carries sperm and urine to external environment
urethra
what is the function of the sperm duct?
tube which carries sperm from the testes
what is the structure which is the site of sperm production?
testes
From puberty _________ start to ovulate_______ _______
females
every month
where are eggs produced?
ovaries
what is the role of the anther?
to produce pollen grains
what is the male part of the plant which supports the anther?
filament