1. Asexual vs. Sexual Reproduction
Asexual Reproduction
Only one parent
Offspring are identical to parent
Usually through mitosis
Sexual Reproduction
Two parents
Offspring are different from both parents
Uses meiosis (sperm and egg)

2. Unit 5, Topic 6 - Seed Plant Reproduction Biology
Human Reproduction
Biology

3. Figure 46.9a Female Reproductive anatomy
Unit 5, Topic 6 - Seed Plant Reproduction
Figure 46.9a Female Reproductive anatomy C D E F A G B

4. Figure 46.9b Female Reproductive anatomy
Unit 5, Topic 6 - Seed Plant Reproduction
Figure 46.9b Female Reproductive anatomy B A G F C E
Ovaries:
Two per female; alternate ovulation
stores immature eggs/primary oocytes
meiosis begins here
Estrogen and Progesterone made here
Fallopian tube (oviduct):
tube that connects the ovary to the uterus;
where meiosis II finishes
Site of fertilization
eggs can survive here 1 day; sperm survive 3-4 days
Uterus:
site of implantation of embryo
Site of most embryonic development
Cervix:
opening to the uterus
expands during labor
Vagina:
birth canal
menstruation occurs through the vagina
very acidic D

5. Unit 5, Topic 6 - Seed Plant Reproduction

6. Figure 46.8a Male Reproductive anatomy
Unit 5, Topic 6 - Seed Plant Reproduction
Figure 46.8a Male Reproductive anatomy
OBJ 20 A I B H D
Cowper’s Gland C
Testes: pair of organs located inside the scrotum outside the body
where sperm are produced (so Meiosis I and II happen here)
testosterone hormone is also produced here
Scrotum: external sac for testes, maintains temperature 1-3 degrees lower than body, increases sperm survival
Epididymis: on top of testes; stores sperm until they are fully mobile (flagellum development)
Vas Deferens: tube that leads from the epididymis, connects with the urethra
Seminal Vesicles: organs that produce sugar, to be added to semen.
Prostate Gland: organ that produces alkaline (basic) fluid to counteract vaginal acidity
Bulbourethral Gland: secretes a fluid (which may contain sperm) that cleans the urethra before ejaculation.
Urethra: tube leading semen out of body (this tube is also used to lead urine out of body)
Penis:made of spongy tissue with lots of blood vessels
releases semen (sperm, sugar, alkaline fluid) during ejaculation E F G