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Bio Midterm 4
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Undergraduate 3
12/02/2010

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Term
Asexual reproduction
Definition
when one parent
produces a genetically identical offspring
Term
Asexual Reproduction
Definition
Natural cloning
Term
Binary Fission
Definition
copy their single circular chromosome and then
split into two identical cells
Term
Asexual mitosis
Definition
copy their chromosomes and split into 2 cells
Term
Asexual Budding
Definition
Offspring grows directly
from the adult
Term
Regeneration
Definition
Divide across the middle and remake each end to get two
new organisms
Term
Asexual Reproduction: Advantages
Definition
- No need for a partner
– Can produce large numbers of offspring
Term
Asexual Reproduction: Disadvantages
Definition
– Since all offspring are identical
– low ability to adapt to environmental change
Term
Sexual reproduction definition
Definition
is the creation of offspring
from two parents
Term
Gametes
Definition
– sex cells
– egg or sperm
Term
Gonads
Definition
– gamete-producing structures
– ovaries or testes
Term
Are gametes haploid?
Definition
yes.
– Half the amount of DNA as a “normal” cell
– One of each pair of homologous chromosomes
Term
Fusion of two haploid gametes
Definition
– results in a diploid (2n) fertilized egg
– known as a zygote
Term
Example of sexual reproduction forming a zygote
Definition
– Normal cells have 4 chromosomes
– Gametes have 2 chromosomes
– 2 gametes together = zygote with 4 chromosomes
Term
zygote
Definition
a mixture of parental genetic information
– Half came from egg, mom
– Half came from sperm, dad
Term
Between Asexual and Sexual rproduction, which produces genetically unique offspring?
Definition
Sexual repoduction
Term
Hermaphrodites
Definition
animals that have both
female and male reproductive systems
– Have eggs
– Can produce and receive sperm
– Earthworms are an example
Term
External fertilization
Definition
• female lays eggs in water,
• male releases sperm over the eggs
• aquatic invertebrates, fish, amphibians
Term
Internal Fertilization = Copulation
Definition
• sexual intercourse allows internal fertilization
• sharks, reptiles, birds, mammals
Term
Internal fertilization
Definition
• Occurs Within the Female Body
• Internal fertilization is essential for reproduction on
land
Term
What does Mature sperm consist of?
Definition
– cytoplasm is removed
– head with DNA
– midpiece with mitochondria
– tail
Term
Female Reproductive Tract
Definition
Includes the
Ovaries and Accessory Structures
Term
Male Reproductive Tract
Definition
Includes the Testes
and Accessory Structures
Term
Where are sperm produced?
Definition
in the Testes
Term
Spermatogenesis
Definition
the production of sperm
Term
Oogenesis
Definition
Production of mature eggs
– begins in the female fetus
– pauses until puberty
Term
Female accessory structures
Definition
– Allow sperm access to mature egg
– Carry fertilized egg to Uterus for development
Term
At puberty, how many egg cells develop each month in a female
Definition
1 egg cell develops each month
– until menopause (cessation of menstruation)
• About 2 million potential eggs in fetus
• Only 700,000 eggs at birth
• Only 350,000 eggs left at puberty
Term
How soon is the egg cell released from the ovary after it is formed, and what is this process called?
Definition
The 1 egg cell that develops each month is released from the ovary about 12 hours after it is formed. This is called ovulation
– released from the ovary about 12 hours after it is formed
Term
When does ovulation occur?
Definition
Occurs on the 14th day of a 28 day menstrual
cycle
– Occurred 14 days before the first day of your
period
Term
How long are sperm able to fertilize an egg in the body after intercourse?
Definition
They are alive and able to fertilize an egg for up to 6 DAYS after
intercourse!!!
Term
Outside of the body, how long are sperm viable?
Definition
Sperm are viable for up to 72 hours
Term
How long are eggs viable?
Definition
for at least 24 hours after ovulation
Term
Hormonal Methods of birth prevention
Definition
Prevent ovulation of eggs
– Examples: birth control pills, Depo-Provera injections
Term
Barrier methods of preventing fertilization
Definition
Prevent sperm and eggs from meeting
– Examples: condoms, diaphram, spermicide
Term
Methods that prevent implantation of zygote
Definition
Prevent implantation of fertilized egg
– Examples: IUD, morning after pill
Term
Birth control pills
Definition
emit a low dose of synthetic progesterone
and estrogen
– This mimics pregnancy
– No ovulation
– Very little uterine lining development (lighter period)
Term
Progesterone Only Pills or Minipill
Definition
Less effective than Birth control pills. Low dose of progesterone
– Usually stops ovulation
– Creates mucus plug barrier
Term
Bacterial stds
Definition
• Gonorrhea
• Syphilis
• Chlamydia
Term
Viral stds
Definition
HIV = AIDS
• HPV = genital warts and Cervical CANCER
• HBV = Hepatitis B
• HSV-1 = cold sores
• HSV-2 = genital herpes
Term
Insect, Protozoan, and Fungal stds
Definition
Crab lice
• Trichonomiasis
• Yeast
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