Overview
Sexual reproduction is a fundamental biological process that involves the combination of genetic material from two parents to create offspring. This process not only ensures the continuation of species but also promotes genetic diversity, which is vital for adaptation and evolution. Gametes, the rep...
Key Terms
Example: Sperm and egg are gametes in animals.
Example: Fertilization occurs when a sperm cell penetrates an egg cell.
Example: The zygote develops into an embryo.
Example: Genetic variation is important for evolution.
Example: The life cycle of a butterfly includes egg, larva, pupa, and adult stages.
Example: Most human cells are diploid.
Related Topics
Asexual Reproduction
A process where a single organism produces offspring identical to itself without the involvement of gametes.
beginnerGenetics
The study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.
intermediateEvolution
The process through which species change over time through natural selection and genetic variation.
advancedKey Concepts
GametesFertilizationGenetic VariationLife Cycle