reproduction Flashcards
Q: What is the difference between asexual and sexual reproduction?
A: Asexual reproduction involves one parent and produces identical offspring, while sexual reproduction involves two parents and produces genetically varied offspring.
Q: What is pollination?
A: The transfer of pollen from the male to the female part of the flower (e.g., stigma).
Q: What happens after fertilization in plants?
A: The fertilized ovule becomes a seed, and the ovary becomes a fruit.
Q: What is internal fertilization?
A: Fertilization that occurs inside the female body (e.g., mammals).
Q: What are the main organs in the male reproductive system?
A: Testes, penis, epididymis, vas deferens.
Q: What is ovulation?
A: The release of an egg from the ovary.
Q: What happens during the menstrual cycle?
A: The uterus prepares for pregnancy by thickening its lining, and if no fertilization occurs, it sheds the lining.
Q: What are the functions of the placenta, amniotic fluid, and umbilical cord?
A: Placenta: nourishes the fetus. Amniotic fluid: protects the fetus. Umbilical cord: connects the fetus to the placenta.
