ReproductionGenetics

Sexual Reproduction

MaleMakes a sperm cellContains 23 non-paired chromosomes

Sexual Reproduction

FemaleMakes an egg cellContains 23 non-paired chromosomes

Sexual ReproductionCombine to produce a single cell called a zygote.With a total of 46 chromosomes or 23 pairs of chromosomes.

Sexual Reproduction

The single cell copies it’s DNA and then splits in two.This repeats over and over until a baby or fetus with trillion of cells develop.Has 23 chromosomes from dad and 23 chromosomes from mom.

Asexual Reproduction

Requires only 1 parent to produce offspring.Offspring has identical information as parent.Does NOT increase genetic variety.

Bacteria

PlantsVegetative Propagation

Paramecium

Some Animals