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Reproduction

NIOS · Class 10 · Science & Tech

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1. Meaning and Types of Reproduction

  • Reproduction is the biological process by which organisms give rise to their own kind.
  • Reproduction occurs in two ways: asexual reproduction and sexual reproduction.
  • Asexual reproduction involves a single individual.
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2. Asexual Reproduction in Organisms and Plants

  • Amoeba and bacteria reproduce by binary fission.
  • Yeast reproduces by budding.
  • Chlamydomonas reproduces by spore formation, producing 4 to 8 spores.
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3. Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants

  • The flower is the reproductive organ of flowering plants.
  • Stamens (Androecium) are the male part of the flower and produce pollen.
  • The anther is the upper part of the stamen and bears pollen.
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4. Sexual Reproduction in Animals and Humans

  • In animals, egg and sperm fuse to form a zygote.
  • The zygote develops into an embryo and then a full individual.
  • Fish, frog, reptiles, and birds are oviparous animals.

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Reproduction is the biological process byA species is a group whoseAsexual reproduction occurs from a singleAmoeba and bacteria reproduce by binaryYeast reproduces by budding

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