Science Flashcards
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the _____ system of humans and animals enables them to reproduce or multiply
reproductive system
it is the process of producing offspring of their own, which can be sexual or asexual
reproduction
what are the two kinds of reproduction?
sexual reproduction and asexual reproduction
in this type of reproduction, the male and female of a certain species are combined to form a new organism
sexual reproduction
in this type of reproduction, an offspring is produced by a single-parent
asexual reproduction
____ is the union of the egg and the sperm
fertilization
a fertilized egg is also known as?
zygote
what are the two types of fertilization?
external fertilization and internal fertilization
in this type of fertilization, the fusion of the egg and sperm happens outside of the female body. development happens outside of the female body.
external fertilization
in this type of fertilization, it takes place inside the female’s body. but the development can happen inside or outside.
internal fertilization
these type of animals give birth through live birth and reproduce internally. they also undergo internal fertilization
viviparous animals
the embryo gets its nutrients directly from the mother, this process is known as?
matrotrophy
these types of animals lay eggs, they are known as?
oviparous animals
this refers to the developmental stages that an organism undergoes during its lifetime
life cycle
refers to a remarkable change of an organism’s physical form or structure after birth
metamorphosis
these animals experience four levels in their life cycles
complete metamorphosis
these animals experience only three levels in their life cycles
incomplete metamorphosis
it is known as the process wherein the yolk is released from the ovary regardless of fertilization
ovulation
the insects begin the cycle of life when an ______ insect lays its eggs
adult female
the young adult of an insect in an incomplete metamorphosis is called?
nymph
complete metamorphosis has how many life stages?
4
the last stage of the life cycle in complete metamorphosis is the ______ stage
adult
butterfly : complete metamorphosis :: cicada : _______
incomplete metamorphosis
chrysalis : ________ :: nymph : young adult
pupa