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Reproduction in Lower and Higher Animals — Syllabus
Maharashtra Board · Class 12 · Biology
What Reproduction in Lower and Higher Animals covers in Maharashtra Board Class 12 Biology: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.
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4 Topics · Maharashtra Board Class 12 Biology · 2026-27
Topics in Reproduction in Lower and Higher Animals
1
Asexual Reproduction in Animals
- Asexual reproduction involves a single parent and produces genetically identical offspring (clones)
- Common in lower animals like sponges, cnidarians, and some annelids
- Two main types: Gemmule formation and Budding
2
Sexual Reproduction and Human Reproduction
- Sexual reproduction involves formation and fusion of gametes (amphimixis)
- Two phases: Juvenile phase (no reproduction) and Reproductive maturity phase
- Breeding patterns: Seasonal breeders vs Continuous breeders (humans)
3
Male Reproductive System
- Primary organ: Testes (pair) - produce sperms and testosterone
- Testis structure: Covered by tunica albuginea, divided into 200-300 lobules
- Each lobule contains 1-4 seminiferous tubules lined by germinal epithelium
4
Female Reproductive System
- Primary organs: Ovaries (pair) - produce eggs and hormones (estrogen, progesterone, relaxin, activin, inhibin)
- Ovary structure: Medulla (blood vessels, nerves) and Cortex (ovarian follicles)
- Follicle development: Primordial → Primary → Secondary → Graafian follicle
Key Concepts
Reproduction involving single parent without gameteProcess involving formation and fusionConsists of testes (primary organs producingIncludes ovaries (producing ova and hormones)Formation of gametes through three phases
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Key topics in Reproduction in Lower and Higher Animals include Asexual Reproduction in Animals, Sexual Reproduction and Human Reproduction, Male Reproductive System, Female Reproductive System. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Maharashtra Board Class 12 board exam.
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