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Asexual reproduction
- Production of new
individuals by living
organisms without
involving gametes
Reproduction
Video on reproduction:
Mucor
Video on fertilisation:
Sexual reproduction
Fallopian tube
Uterus
Ovary
Cervix
Vagina
The female reproductive system
Ovary
Fallopian tube
(oviduct)
Uterus
Cervix
Vagina
Seminal vesicle
Prostate gland
Penis
Sperm
duct
Testis
Urethra
The male reproductive system
Scrotum
Prostate gland
and seminal
vesicle
Sperm duct
Testis
Scrotum
Urethra
Penis
Cell membrane
Nucleus
Cytoplasm
Jelly layer
Structure of an ovum
Nucleus
Acrosome
Neck
Mitochondria
Head
Middle piece
A human sperm
Tail
After fertilisation, a
zygote is formed. It
then undergoes
repeated cell
division
Waste products
and carbon
dioxide diffuse
from the fetuss
blood in the
placenta
Mothers
blood in the
placenta
Mothers
vein
Fetus
Amnion
Sources
Functions
Carbohydrates
and fats
Protein
Folic acid
Broccoli, spinach,
hazelnuts, groundnuts
Vitamin C
Calcium and
phosphorus
Iron
Fibre
Cereals, vegetables,
fruits
Lactation
Disadvantages
Breast milk
Advantages
Disadvantages
Free
No preparation needed
Mother-baby bonding
Menstrual cycle
As the egg has not
been fertilised, the
thick uterus wall
lining is not needed.
It breaks down and is
gradually lost
through the vagina
The follicle
bursts, releasing
an egg from the
ovary. Fertilisation
could take place
at about day 14
Contraceptive
device
Natural method
None
Chemical
method
Spermicides
Contraceptive
pills
Mechanical
method
Description
Couple avoid sexual intercourse
completely (abstinence) or ensuring that
they do not have sexual intercourse
during the womans fertile phase
Condom
Femidom
Diaphragm
IUD
Contraceptive
device
Surgical method
Vasectomy
Ligation
Description
Sperm ducts cut and the cut ends are tied to
prevent the transportation of sperm from
testis to urethra
Oviducts are cut and the cut ends are tied
to prevent the egg from moving to the
oviducts
Spermicide
Contraceptive pills
Condom
Diaphragm
Femidom
IUD
Vasectomy
Ligation
Female
Ovaries cannot produce or
release mature ova
Fertility drug
Laparoscope
In vitro fertilisation
Artificial insemination
Function
Sepal
Petal
Stamen
Filament
Anther
Carpel
Ovary
Style
Stigma
Nectary
Video on pollination:
Self-pollination
Cross-pollination
Cross-pollination
Self-pollination
Self-pollination
Pollination
Wind-pollinated flower
Insect-pollinated flower
Small petals
Large petals
No scent
Scented
No nectaries
Nectaries present
Light pollen
Sticky pollen
Seed structure
Part
Seed
Embryo
Structure
Function
Testa
Hilum
Micropyle
Embryo
Cotyledon
Plumule
Radicle
Starch is broken
down to glucose
Germination of seed
Disadvantages
Sexual reproduction
Advantages
Disadvantages