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meiosis is vital for asexual reproduction creates genetically identical offsprin

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Question

meiosis

is vital for asexual reproduction

creates genetically identical offspring

gives the “raw material” for natural selection to work on

is vital for the earliest stages of development

A(n) _____ is a trait that increases an organism’s genetic contribution to the next generation in that particular environment, thus allowing natural selection to act

acquired trait

genotype

allele

adaptation

Which of the following is/are major influence(s) on human population growth

age distribution of the population

status and educational opportunities for women in the population

religious beliefs of the population

all of the above

Males and females differ in all of the following ways except

Secondary sex characteristics

Quantity and quality of gametes

Embryonic development before week 7

Attractants/turn ons

Explanation / Answer

ANSWER

1. Acquired Trait

An acquired trait is defined as a characteristic or trait that produces a phenotype that is a result of an environmental influence

2. All of the above

3. Quantity and quality of gametes

Male reproductive system gametes- Produce spermatozoa and transfer them to female through sexual intercourse or copulation.

Female reproductive system gametes- Produce ova; receives sperm; provides a site for fertilization, implantation, gestation, parturition; nourishes baby through mammary glands (lactation)