What are the four main stages of a life cycle?
Four main stages:
Birth
Growth
Reproduction
Death
many fungus reproduce by what?
Spores
Eggs fertilized in an external process is called?
Spawning
Where do salmon go to spawn?
freshwater streams and rivers, typically in areas with gravel beds
What is the sticky part of a flower that grabs and takes in pollen
Stigma
A fertilized egg is called a 1)____________.
This shortly turns into an 2)____________.
1) Zygote
2) Embryo
Regrowth of a limb or other body part is called?
Regeneration
What is the main problem with asexual reproduction?
lack of genetic diversity among offspring
What happens to adult salmon after the eggs are laid and fertilized?
most Pacific salmon species die
What is the difference between sexual and asexual reproduction in flowering plants?
sexual reproduction involves two parent plants contributing genetic material through gametes, resulting in offspring with a unique genetic combination.
Asexual reproduction, produces offspring that are genetically identical to the single parent, using methods of budding or fragmentation.
After 2 Months the embryo becomes a ___________
Fetus
In ___________Reproduction, no new genetic material is introduced.
Asexual
What is the easiest way to tell that a hen has reached adulthood?
when it starts laying eggs
What kind of worm can regenerate a new body from each section after being cut into several sections?
Planarians, a type of flatworm
What is interesting about nest temperature and alligator eggs?
cooler temperatures generally produce females, while warmer temperatures lead to male offspring.
The process of a cell dividing into two smaller cells that are exact copies of the parent cell is called?
Fission
In Sexual reproduction, Male and female ____________ unite to create a fertilized egg
Gametes
Gives more genetic diversity
What does a baby chick need to survive(after hatching)?
a warm, draft-free environment with proper ventilation, access to fresh water and a suitable chick starter feed
Human Life Cycle 9 stages in order Death, adolescence, fertilization, old age, fetus, newborn, childhood, adulthood, infancy
fertilization, fetus, newborn, infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, old age, death
Name a plant that uses asexual reproduction
Spider plant, Roses, etc.
When a small growth on a parent organism becomes a new organism.
Budding
Animals with both male and female reproductive parts are called?
Hermaphrodites
How long do chicks take to hatch?
21 Days
What are the three main jobs of an incubator in hatching chickens?
maintain consistent temperature, appropriate humidity, and to turn the eggs regularly
What types of cells have no nucleus (give the scientific term)?
Prokaryotic cells