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What is the main function of the reproductive system?
To produce offspring.
What are the male reproductive organs?
Testes, penis, vas deferens, prostate gland.
What are the female reproductive organs?*
Ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina.
Where are sperm produced?**
In the testes.
What is the function of the ovaries?*
To produce eggs (ova) and hormones.
What is fertilization?*
The union of a sperm and an egg.
Where does fertilization usually occur?**
In the fallopian tube.
What is the process of releasing an egg from the ovary called?*
Ovulation.
Each cell in offspring contains chromosomes from both parents. True or false?
True
What sections of DNA are called.
Genes
Name for the new individuals produced.
Offsprings
How many pairs of chromosomes do humans have?
23
What is the term used for variations caused y surroundings e.g. diet or lifestyle.
Environmental Variation
Differences between individuals within a species
Variation
