Vocabulary
what is a Sexual reproduction?
Sexual reproduction is a biological process where two parents combine their genetic material to produce unique offspring
What is the main function of the Body System?
The main function of the body's systems is to maintain homeostasis a stable, balanced internal environment to ensure survival, growth, and reproduction.
How many parents are needed for Sexual Reproduction?
Two parents
How many parents are needed for an Asexual reproduction?
One parent
What is a common example of artificial selection?
The creation of dog breeds (from wolves to retrievers)
What is Asexual reproduction?
Asexual reproduction is a type of reproduction that does not involve the fusion of gametes (sperm and egg) or a change in the number of chromosomes
What is the path of oxygen in the body?
Air enters through the nose/mouth, goes down the trachea to the lungs, passes into the blood via alveoli, and is delivered to cells
What is the main disadvantage of asexual reproduction?
Lack of genetic variation.
Why do farmers selectively breed crops?
A: To improve the quantity, size, or quality of food sources for market.
What is the Body System?
The Body System is a group of organs and tissues working together to perform specific, complex functions necessary for life, such as circulating blood, breathing, or digesting food
Which organ system is responsible for gas exchange?
The respiratory system
If a species only reproduces asexually, what happens if the environment changes drastically?
High risk of extinction
Which system supports, protects, and gives the body shape?
The skeletal system.
In which scenario is asexual reproduction more advantageous than sexual reproduction?
A stable, unchanging environment.
What is Artificial Selection?
Artificial Selection is the process by which humans deliberately breed animals or plants to encourage the reproduction of specific, desirable traits
What is the function of the cardiovascular system?
To transport oxygen, nutrients, and waste products throughout the body
What is the defining characteristic of offspring in asexual reproduction?
They are clones/genetically identical
What are the negative effects of artificial selection?
It often leads to reduced genetic diversity within a population, making them less adaptable to environmental changes, and frequently leads to inherited, harmful health problems in domestic animals.