Asexual/Sexual Reproduction Vocabulary

Flashcards for Asexual/Sexual Reproduction

petal

A part of the flower.

ovary

A female reproductive organ in plants that produces ovules.

pollination

The transfer of pollen from the stamen to the pistil.

sepals

The outer parts of a flower that enclose the petals.

pollen

The male reproductive cells of a plant.

fertilization

The union of sperm and egg.

pistil

The female reproductive part of a flower.

pollinators

Agents that transfer pollen from stamen to pistil.

conjugation

A process where two unicellular organisms fuse and exchange nuclear materials.

stamen

The male reproductive part of a flower.

sexual reproduction

Reproduction involving the fusion of gametes from two parents.

Internal Fertilization

Fertilization that results in the union of egg and sperm inside of the mother.

Egg

The female sex cell in sexual reproduction.

Regeneration

When a new structure or organism is regrown or repaired.

self-pollination

The fertilization of an egg of a plant by its own pollen.

sperm

The male sex cell in sexual reproduction.

Budding

A form of asexual reproduction where a new offspring forms directly from the parent.

cross pollination

Pollen from one plant is used to fertilize the female part of another plant.

asexual reproduction

Reproduction involving only one parent and producing genetically identical offspring.

External Fertilization

Egg and the sperm are united outside of the mother.

Cuttings

A type of vegetative propagation that produces identical offspring.

Artificial Insemination

A method of fertilizing an egg using sperm from a male not present.

Runners

An exact copy is produced from one parent plant.

Fission

One cell divides into two cells.

Cloning

The production of organisms that are genetically identical to others.

Hermaphrodism

Existence of reproductive organs of both sexes in the same individual.

Eyes

A type of vegetative propagation where a small white bud grows on the outside skin then is cut off and planted.

Bulb

Underground stem - a kind of vegetative propagation.

Vegetative propagation

Asexual reproduction.

Behavioral adaptation

Things organisms DO to survive. EX: Canadian geese migrate in winter to get food all year.

Structural adaptation

The physical features of an organism that helps it survive. EX: The arctic fox has thick fur to keep it warm.

Innate behavior

A behavior that is inherited through your genes. (Born with it) EX: Flying for birds and bees, swimming for fish, Walking for humans

Learned behavior

A behavior that is learned from experience or from observing other animals. EX: Type of language spoken by humans, learning to ride a bike.