Flashcards: Sexual Reproduction in Living Organisms — 10 cards

Reproduction — purpose?

Species continuity through gamete union.

Reproduction — purpose?

Ensures species continuity via gamete union.

Fertilization — mechanism?

Union of ovule and spermatozoid.

Gametes — types?

Female: ovule; Male: spermatozoid.

Oviparous vs viviparous — difference?

Oviparous lay eggs outside, viviparous develop inside.

Fertilization — union of?

Gametes forming a zygote.

Oviparous — reproduction?

Eggs outside, embryonic development external.

Viviparous — reproduction?

Embryo develops inside, live birth.

Internal fertilization — occurs?

Inside female reproductive tract.

External fertilization — occurs?

In aquatic environment, many gametes released.