Reproduction (the Living Environment)

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What is fertilization?

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Fertilization is the process where a sperm cell unites with an egg cell to form a zygote.

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What are the main products of the ovaries?

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The ovaries produce estrogen, progesterone, and eggs.

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What is mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells, each with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.

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What is a zygote?

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A zygote is the fertilized egg that results from the union of a sperm and an egg.

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What is the difference between a sperm and an egg?

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Sperm are male reproductive cells, while eggs are female reproductive cells.

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What is the role of estrogen in reproduction?

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Estrogen is a hormone that regulates the reproductive system and is involved in the development of female secondary sexual characteristics.

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What is the role of progesterone in reproduction?

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Progesterone is a hormone that prepares the uterus for pregnancy and helps maintain it.

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What is the chromosome number in a human zygote?

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A human zygote has 46 chromosomes, which is the diploid number.

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What is the difference between a zygote and an embryo?

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A zygote is the initial cell formed after fertilization, while an embryo is the developing organism after the zygote stage.

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What is the function of the egg in reproduction?

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The egg provides the genetic material and nutrients necessary for the development of the embryo.