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The document outlines the differences between asexual and sexual reproduction, detailing processes like mitosis and meiosis, and the development stages from zygote to organism. It describes the male and female reproductive systems, including the functions of testes, ovaries, and the menstrual cycle. Additionally, it contrasts internal and external fertilization and explains the chromosome count in gametes and zygotes.

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Reproduction Study Guide

The document outlines the differences between asexual and sexual reproduction, detailing processes like mitosis and meiosis, and the development stages from zygote to organism. It describes the male and female reproductive systems, including the functions of testes, ovaries, and the menstrual cycle. Additionally, it contrasts internal and external fertilization and explains the chromosome count in gametes and zygotes.

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Reproduction Study Guide

Asexual vs. Sexual Reproduction


Asexual reproduction is when one parent makes identical offspring - no mixing of genes, just clones - using processes
like binary fission, budding, regeneration, vegetative propagation, and sporulation. Sexual reproduction needs two
parents who produce gametes (egg and sperm) through meiosis; when they combine during fertilization, they form a
zygote that develops into a unique individual. Asexual is fast and simple, while sexual increases genetic diversity.

Cell Division & Development


Mitosis is the process cells use for growth, repair, and asexual reproduction - creating two identical cells. Meiosis makes
gametes with half the chromosomes, creating variety. After fertilization, the zygote undergoes cleavage, becomes a
blastula, then a gastrula. Gametogenesis makes gametes: oogenesis (eggs) and spermatogenesis (sperm). Placenta
and amniotic fluid protect the baby.

Male Reproductive System


The testes produce sperm and testosterone. Sperm travel through the vas deferens, urethra, and out the penis. The
urinary bladder stores urine, but urine and semen never exit together. The main goal is to deliver sperm for fertilization.

Female Reproductive System


Ovaries produce eggs, estrogen, and progesterone. Eggs travel down the fallopian tubes where fertilization can occur.
The uterus supports embryo growth, the cervix connects to the vagina, and the vagina serves as birth canal and sperm
entry.

Menstrual Cycle
Four stages: follicle stage (egg matures), ovulation (egg released), corpus luteum stage (progesterone maintains lining),
and menstruation (lining sheds if no fertilization). Hormones like FSH, LH, estrogen, and progesterone regulate the
cycle.

Internal vs. External Fertilization


Internal fertilization (inside female) offers protection, fewer eggs, higher success. External fertilization (in water)
produces many eggs, lower survival, but compensates with numbers.

Chromosome Count
Gametes are haploid (N), half the normal chromosomes. After fertilization, the zygote is diploid (2N), restoring the full
number. This zygote then divides and develops into a complete organism.

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