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asexual reproduction

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process resulting in genetically identical offspring from one parent

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advantages and disadvantages of asexual reproduction

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Advantages:
- Saves time and energy (only one parent needed)
- Quick reproduction
- Farming - crops can be reproduced very easily AND offspring will have the same desirable characteristics as parents (eg. A specific fruit)
Disadvantages:
- Evolution NOT possible - makes species more vulnerable to environmental changes (eg. Diseases)

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sexual reproduction

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  • Process involving the fusion of the nuclei of two specialized sex cells to form genetically different offspring
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fertilization def.

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the fusion of the nucleus of the male gamete (sperm cell) with the nucleus of the female gamete (egg cell/ovum) to produce a zygote.

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haploid meaning

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nucleus of a gamete
single set of unpaired chromosomes

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diploid meaning

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nucleus of a zygote
two sets of chromosomes (one from each parent)

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advantages and disadvantages of sexual reproduction

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Advantages:
- Evolution/variation possible
- Selective breeding - farmers producing crops can choose the best characteristics from two different strains to produce new varieties of plant
Disadvantages:
- Takes time and energy

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pollination meaning

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the transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma

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male part in a flower

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stamen
consists of an anther and filament

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female part in a flower

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carpel
consists of a style, ovary and stigma

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sepal function

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to protect the growing flower and help to stop it drying out

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petal function

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to attract insects, birds or mammals to carry out pollination

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stamen function

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to produce male gamete (pollen) and provide the correct structures and conditions necessary for the transfer of pollen

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filament function

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to hold the anther in a position where it is able to transfer pollen to an insect, mammal or bird

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anther function

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to produce pollen which contains the male gamete

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stigma function

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to trap pollen from other flowers

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style function

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to support and present the stigma in a position where it can receive pollen from an insect, bird or mammal

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carpel function

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to produce female gametes and provide the right structures and conditions necessary for fertilization

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ovary function

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contains ovules (which contains the female gamete) which will develop into seeds after fertilization

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ovule function

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female gametes are produced and contained within the ovules.

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self-pollination meaning

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  • The transfer of pollen from the anther of a flower to the stigma of the same flower or a different flower on the same plant
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self-pollination advantages and disadvantages

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Advantage: no need to rely on pollinators, flowers may grow in areas where pollinators may not live
Disadvantage: no variation

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cross-pollination meaning

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The transfer of pollen from the anther of one flower to the stigma of another flower on a different plant of the same species

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cross-pollination advantages and disadvantages

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Advantage: yes variation
Disadvantage: relies on pollinators

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petal in wind-pollinated flower

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small and usually dull in color

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petal in insect-pollinated flower

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large and brightly colored

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anther in wind-pollinated flower

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loosely attached and dangle outside the flower

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anther in insect-pollinated flower

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located inside flower

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stigma in wind-pollinated flower

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feathery, loosely attached and dangle outside flower

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stigma in insect-pollinated flower

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located inside flower

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germination definition

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process in which seeds grow and develop to become a plant

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conditions for germination

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  • Water
  • Oxygen
  • Weather
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testis function

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organ in which sperm cells and testosterone are produced

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scrotum function

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sack of skin that contains the testes, helping to keep them at a slightly lower temperature than the rest of the body

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prostate glands function

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secretes fluid that nourishes and protects the sperm

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sperm duct function

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muscular tube that connects a testis to the urethra

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urethra function

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tube that allows the passage of semen and urine through the centre of the penis

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penis function

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during sexual intercourse, the penis is inserted into the vagina, allowing the sperm to transfer into the female reproductive system

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the sperm cell consists of:

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the flagellum
mitochondria
acrosome
nucleus

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ovary function

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produces:
- egg cells
- oestrogen
- progesterone

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oviduct function

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tube connecting an ovary to the uterus; where fertilization occurs

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uterus function

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organ in which the embryo develops

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cervix function

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ring of muscle between the vagina and the uterus

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vagina function

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elastic muscular canal through which the newborn passes during childbirth

during sexual intercourse, male’s penis is inserted into vagina

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Embryo definition

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a ball of cells produced by cell division of a zygote

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amniotic sac

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thin sac that protects the fetus within the uterus. Filled with amniotic fluid

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placenta

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structure that grows inside the mother, attached to the wall of her uterus

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functions of the placenta

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  • Transfers substances from the mother to the fetus
    - Transfers waste substances from the fetus to the mother so she can excrete them
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umbilical cord

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connects the fetus to the placenta

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main male sex hormone

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testosterone

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main female sex hormone

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oestrogen

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what are the 4 hormones involved in the control of the menstrual cycle and pregnancy

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  • FSH
  • LSH
  • Oestrogen - produced by the ovary
  • Progesterone - produced by the corpus luteum in the ovary
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FSH effect

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causes an egg in the ovary to mature

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LH effect

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stimulates the release of a mature egg

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oestrogen and progesterone effect

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involved in maintaining the lining of the uterus

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FSH interaction

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stimulates the ovary to secrete oestrogen

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oestrogen interaction

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inhibits the release of FSH
stimulates the release of LH

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progesterone interaction

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inhibits the release of FSH and LH

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around 8-12 weeks of pregnancy, what happens?

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the placenta takes over the production of oestrogen and progesterone, ensuring that:
- No more eggs are released from the ovaries
- Maintain a thick uterus lining to support the growing fetus
- Prevent the muscles of the uterus contracting, which would cause the early delivery of a premature baby

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