CBSE-VIII ‘Chapter-9 Reproduction in Animals L. Fill in the blanks: a. Because of life continues from generation to generation. bb, Bisexual organisms are also known as ¢, The process of fusion of sperm nucleus with egg nucleus is called . ct fertilization accurs in mast of the aquatic organisms, reproduction begins with fusion af male and female gametes. ‘solution Reproduction, hermaphrodites, fertilization, internal, sexual 2, Define an embryo? How is it different from zygote and foetus? Solution: An embryo is aball of cells formed by the repeated cell divisions of zygote, A zygate isa single celled structure which represents the first cell of a new organism. Iti formed by the fusion of male and female gametes. Hence embryo is a multicellular structure, On the othar hand the stage ef an embryowhich start resembling features of a human being is called as foetus 2. Which type of fertilization occurs in human beings ? How is human emioryo development different from development of a hen’s embryo? Solution: In human beings and hen both, the fusion of male and female gametes takes place inside the body of the female partner. This type of fertilization is known as internal fertilization, Buthens lay eggs while humans give birth ta young ones. ‘So the development af embryo into baby takes place inside the body af human female and the ‘chick davelapment occurs autside the body of hen. 4. In the following life cycle label different stages as asked for: Solution: (top to bottom) late tadpole, fertilized eggs, early tadpoles, ‘5, Write the correct words by putting letters in correst sequent: (i) naistis (Gi) dubnigg