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Describe the advantages and disadvantages of asexual reproduction and sexual reproduction. Provide three examples of animals that engage in each type of reproduction.
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Ch. 42.2 - explain how hormonal interactons control...Ch. 42.2 - describe spermatogenesis and oogenesis, the...Ch. 42.3 - In 2017, scientists used CRISPR Cas9 DNA editing...Ch. 42.3 - describe the principal methods of contraception,...Ch. 42.3 - Prob. 2CTCh. 42 - In humans, sperm are produced in the a....Ch. 42 - In humans, fertilization usually occurs in the a....Ch. 42 - Prob. 3MCCh. 42 - Prob. 4MCCh. 42 - Prob. 5MCCh. 42 - Reproduction by a single animal, without the need...Ch. 42 - In mammals, the male gonad is called...Ch. 42 - Prob. 3FIBCh. 42 - Prob. 4FIBCh. 42 - Prob. 5FIBCh. 42 - Oocytes develop in a multicellular structure, the...Ch. 42 - Describe the advantages and disadvantages of...Ch. 42 - Compare the structures of the egg and sperm. What...Ch. 42 - Prob. 3RQCh. 42 - List the structures, in order, through which a...Ch. 42 - Name the three accessory glands of the male...Ch. 42 - Prob. 6RQCh. 42 - Prob. 1AC
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- Describe a situation in which asexual reproduction might be more likely than sexual reproductionarrow_forwardExplain further the topic about sexual reproduction in animals and give some examples .arrow_forwardReproduction is usually sexual with both male and female sexes, however asexual reproduction does exist with several unique adaptations. b) Enumerate and briefly explain four major factors that influence the ability of the female to produce eggs and the number that are oviposited.arrow_forward
- Asexual reproduction does exist with numerous unique adaptations, but it is normally sexual with both male and female sexes. a) Describe the different types of parthenogenesis and give an example of each type of insect. b) List and briefly describe four important elements that affect a female's ability to generate eggs and the amount of eggs that are oviposited.arrow_forwardbriefly discuss and summarize what is animal reproduction? (Asexual and Sexual Reproduction)arrow_forwardReproduction is usually secual with both male and female sexes, however asexual reproduction does exist with several unique adaptations. Enumerate and explain four major factors that influence the ability of female to produce eggs and the number that are oviposited.arrow_forward
- Looking at a variety of animals,what are the advantages to restricting reproduction to a limited time period? Why do so many animals have a sharply defined reproductive season during the year?arrow_forwardAsexual reproduction passes on 100% of the parent's genes but it is relatively rare. What are the advantages of sexual vs asexual reproduction? In some cases, species are hermaphrodites to reduce the difficulty in finding mates. What is the difference between simultaneous and sequential hermaphrodites? Why is "selfing" relatively rare?arrow_forwardDefine the three types of embryo development and birth and give an example of a species for each: 1) Oviparous 2) Ovoviviparous 3) Viviparousarrow_forward
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