What are the male and female sex cells called and what do they form when they join?
Sperm, egg, zygote.
How many chromosomes does a mature sex cell have?
23.
What happens during the process of meiosis?
The nucleus of a cell divides twice.
Outline the steps in meiosis.
[Interphase & Prophase] Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase (I & II).
Compare and contrast mitosis and meiosis.
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What's the difference between sexual and asexual reproduction?
Two parents vs one.
What is external fertilization? Give an example of an organism that uses external fertilization.
Sperm & egg meet outside of parent organism; many aquatic organisms use this method.
List the steps by which a bird produces offspring.
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What is asexual regeneration?
A form of asexual reproduction where a new individual develops from a part of another.
Why is it important to grow plants like bamboo in containers?
Bamboo reproduces asexually by "budding", which happens very quickly and it can easily spread out of control.
