Reproduction in Plants and Animals — Practice

Question 1

Differentiate asexual and sexual reproduction in plants.

Accepted Answer

Asexual produces new plants from vegetative parts without gametes; sexual occurs through flowers and the fusion of male and female gametes.

Question 2

What is pollination? Name its two types.

Accepted Answer

The transfer of pollen to the stigma; self-pollination and cross-pollination.

Question 3

Where does fertilisation occur in humans?

Accepted Answer

In the fallopian tube.

Question 4

What is the menstrual cycle?

Accepted Answer

A roughly 28-day cycle that prepares the uterus for pregnancy; if no fertilisation occurs, the uterine lining is shed as menstruation.

Question 5

Mention two aspects of reproductive health.

Accepted Answer

Personal hygiene and awareness of sexually transmitted infections (also balanced nutrition and avoiding substance abuse).

Question 6

Name the male and female gametes in humans.

Accepted Answer

Sperm (male) and ovum (female).

Practice — Reproduction in Plants and Animals