reproduction

Question 1

Asexual reproduction

Answer 1

Asexual reproduction is the process resulting in the production of genetically identical offspring from one parent, without the fusion of gametes

Question 1

Sexual reproduction

Answer 1

Sexual reproduction is the process involving the fusion of the nucleus of a haploid male gamete and the nucleus of a haploid female gamete to form a diploid zygote, resulting in the production of genetically dissimilar offspring.

Question 2

Gamete

Answer 2

A gamete is a reproductive cell containing haploid number of chromosomes

Question 3

Fertilisation

Answer 3

Fertilisation is the process involving the fusion of the nucleus of a haploid male gamete and the nucleus of a haploid female gamete to form a diploid zygote.

Question 4

Pollination

Answer 4

Pollination is the transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma

Question 5

Self-pollination

Answer 5

Self-pollination is the transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma of the same flower or of a different flower of the same plant.

Question 6

Cross-pollination

Answer 6

Cross-Pollination is the transfer of pollen grains from the anther of one plant to the stigma of a flower in another plant of the same species.

Question 7

Menstruation

Answer 7

Menstruation is the monthly discharge of blood from the uterus via the vagina due to the breakdown of the uterine lining.

Question 8

Ovulation

Answer 8

Ovulation is the release of a mature ovum from the ovary around day 14 of the menstrual cycle.

Question 9

Implantation

Answer 9

Implantation is the process where an embryo becomes embedded in the uterine lining.