U2 Reproduction Flashcards
1
Q
What does diploid mean?
A
Cells which contain two complete sets of chromosomes
2
Q
What does haploid mean?
A
Cells which contain one complete set of chromosomes
3
Q
What cells are haploid?
A
Gametes
4
Q
What is fertilisation?
A
The fusing of the nuclei of two haploid gametes to form a diploid zygote
5
Q
Where are sperm produced?
A
Testes
6
Q
What are eggs produced?
A
Ovaries
7
Q
Where are pollen grains produced?
A
Anther
8
Q
Where are ovules produced
A
Ovaries
9
Q
What does a sperm cell contain?
A
Nucleus and a tail
10
Q
What does an egg contain?
A
Nucleus and a food store
