reproduction Flashcards
what is reproduction (definition)
a process by which new individuals of a species are produced &the genetic material is passed from generation to generation
importance of reproduction
- multiplication of living organisms
- increase number of its members
- replace members that have died
characteristic of asexual reproduction
-no production of gametes except in parthenogenesis -organism produce many offspring in a short time rapidly -offspring genetically identical to their parents -dont need mates to reproduce.
type of asexual reproduction
PLANT -Vegetative Propagation ANIMAL -Parthenogenesis (virgin birth) -Budding -Binary Fission -Fragmentation
what is sexual reproduction?
production
of offspring by the fusion of sperm and
oocyte to form a zygote
characteristic sexual reproduction
-offspring genetically different
from parents
-Involves the formation of gametes (gametogenesis, meiosis, fertilisation)
advantage sexual reproduction
-permits the recombination of genetic
material from different parents
-variation occur
-able to adapt to surrounding(increase survival)
type of sexual reproduction
- external fertilizations
- internal fertilizations
external fertilisation
-fusion of gametes which meet outside the body in an aquatic environment -eggs release in aquatic environment -short life span of gamete -froggy and fishys
internal fertilisation
male generally
delivers sperm directly into
female through copulation. fertilisation occur inside female’s.
-Oviparity (ayam, biawak,ikang)
-viviparity (humans ;), mammals basically)
-Ovoviviparity (develop inside egg shell, within the mother’s body)
disadvantages sexual reproduction
- take more time and energy
- successful rate is not 100% :(
- favorable traits cannot be passed down
male external reproductive structure
scrotum
penis
male internal reproductive structure
testes ducts accessory glands: -seminal vesicle -prostate gland -bulbourethral glands
function of accessory gland??
- seminal vesicle
- prostate gland
- bulbourethral glands
secrete fluid to nourish sperm
alkaline; neutralise acidic urine in urethra
neutralise acidic environment in the vagina
female external reproductive structure?
clitoris
2 sets of labia
female internal reproductive structure?
ovaries fallopian tube uterus vagina Bartholin gland