1. Reproductive System 7 th Grade Notes

2. Vocab Reproduction- the process by which new organisms are produced. It is essential to the continuation of life on Earth. Gametes- Human reproductive cells Sperm cell- male gamete Ova (egg cell)- female gamete Offspring- sperm cell and egg cell come together to produce offspring. The Offspring has some characteristics of both parents.

3. Asexual Reproduction One parent needed There is very little chance of variation with asexual reproduction. Examples: Jellyfish Southwestern Lizard

4. Sexual Reproduction Two parents are required (one male, one female) leads to genetic variation in new generations of offspring Examples: Tiger Giraffe