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Page 1: Reproductive System 7 th Grade Notes. Vocab Reproduction- the process by which new organisms are produced. It is essential to the continuation of life

Reproductive System

7th Grade Notes

Page 2: Reproductive System 7 th Grade Notes. Vocab Reproduction- the process by which new organisms are produced. It is essential to the continuation of life

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.

Page 3: Reproductive System 7 th Grade Notes. Vocab Reproduction- the process by which new organisms are produced. It is essential to the continuation of life

Asexual Reproduction

• One parent needed• There is very little chance of variation with

asexual reproduction. • Examples:

Jellyfish Southwestern Lizard

Page 4: Reproductive System 7 th Grade Notes. Vocab Reproduction- the process by which new organisms are produced. It is essential to the continuation of life

Sexual Reproduction

• Two parents are required (one male, one female)

• leads to genetic variation in new generations of offspring

• Examples: Tiger Giraffe