SNC 1D1
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Chapter 2.2
Sexual Reproduction in Animals
1.Define the following:
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In order to complete the following assignment, review pages 51 through 59 in your text.
2. What is the function of mating? Explain why mating alone does not ensure successful reproduction
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3. What is the function of fertilization? Explain why fertilization alone does not ensure successful reproduction.
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4. Which animal probably releases more gametes at a time, the frog or the sea anemone? Explain your reasoning.
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5. Which animal probably gives birth to more young at a time: the salmon or the killer whale? Explain your reasoning.
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6. List the requirements for successful fertilization.
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7. Distinguish between the terms internal and external fertilization. Give examples of characteristic animals that reproduce in
each of these ways.
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8. Distinguish between incomplete and complete metamorphosis. Give examples of characteristic animals that undergo each
of these processes.
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