Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Nat5 Biology > Reproduction > Flashcards

Reproduction Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
AP® Biology flashcards Biology 101 flashcards
1
Q

What is a gamete?

A

A gamete is a sex cell involves in reproduction. Gametes are haploid meaning they only contain half of the genetic information in diploid cells

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What is the male gamete in animals and where is it produced?

A

Sperm, produced in the testes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What is the structure of a sperm cell?

A

Has a long tail in order to fertilise the egg

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What is the female gamete in animals and where is it produced?

A

Eggs, produced in the ovaries

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What is the male gamete in plants and where is it produced?

A

Pollen, produced in the anthers

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What is the structure of pollen?

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What is the female gamete in plants and where is it produced?

A

Eggs, produced in the ovaries

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What is fertilisation?

A

Fertilisation is the process by which the nuclei of 2 haploid gametes fuse together to form a diploid zygote, which divides to form an embryo

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly

Nat5 Biology (18 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions