HOW DO ORGANISMS REPRODUCE | topic 1! BASIC EVENTS IN REPRODUCTION Reproduction is « biological process by which new individuals of the some species are produced by ‘existing organisms. Reproduction is essential for ‘the survival of a species on the earth. The process ‘of reproduction ensures continuity of life on earth. Reproduction gives rise to more organisms with the ‘same basic characteristics as their parents ‘A basic event in reproduction is the creation of a DNA ‘copy os the DNA in the cell nucleus is the information ‘source for making proteins ifthe information changes, different. proteins will be made leading to altered bbody designs. Also, during cell division, an additional ‘cellular apparatus is created so that the DNA copies separate, each with its own cellular apparatus. Variation ‘Celis use chemical reactions to build copies of their [DNA but this process of copying the DNA will have some variations due to which the DNA copies will bbe similar but not identical to the original. If the variations are so drastic that the new DNA copy cannot work with the cellular apparatus it inherits, then the newbom call dies. This tendency for variation during reproduction is the basis for evolution. The Importance of Variation Genetic variation is when the genes carried by the members of a population differ from one another (ike hair or eye color). Genetic variation is important. If there cre sudden changes in environment, the individuals of the population will vary enough that some will be able to adapt and survive. (2) Iehelps the species of various organisms to sur- vive and flourish even in adverse environment due to the presence of some variations in some individual organizes to tolerate extreme changes in environmental conditions. @ It provides stability to the population of various species by preventing them from getting wiped out during adverse conditions. | Topic 2| TYPES OF REPRODUCTION Living beings mainly reproduce by two methods-asexual reproduction and sexual reproduction. The modes by ‘which different organisms reproduce depends on the body design of the arganisms. ‘Types of Reproduction Asexuol Reproduction The off spring arises from a single individual porent. Certain body calls undergo repeated mitetlc division It takes place in unicellular erganiems, some plants and certain muiticellulor corimals like sponges and hydra. ‘Sexual Reproduction Ie involves two sexes, mole and female It begins with the union of male and female gamete, ie. fertilization. It takes place in most “flowering plants ‘and most multicellular animale. ‘Budding ‘Spore formation Regeneration MOST LIKELY Questions ‘Short Answer Type-Il Questions (SA-I!) [3 marks ] 41. Explain how DNA copying isan essential part of the process of reproduction? What are the advantages of eexual reproduction over ‘sexual reproduction? “Ans. DNA copyingis an essential part of the process of reproduction because it makes possible the transmission of genetic information from. parents to offepring in the next generation. DNA contains information for the inheritance of characteristics from the parents to the next ‘generation.Advantages of sexual reproduction over ‘sexual reproduction: (2) In sexual reproduction, more variations ‘ore produced. Thus, it ensures survival of species in a population. @ Voriations favour evolution and play an important role in origin of new species. tt maintains chromosome number in future ‘generation. (4) The new formed individual has charac- teristics of both the parents. 6) Voriations are more viable in sexual mode than in asexual one. This is becouse in ‘sexual reproduction, DNA has to function inside the inherited cellular apparatus. (Ary 2 points can be written to get full marks) {Topic 3! ASEXUAL REPRODUCTION Characteristics ) Certain body calls of an organism undergo re- peated mitotic divisions and form two or more new individuals of the same kind. (2) The new individuals produced are genetically identical to their parents. Advantages (€) Asexual reproduction is simple and fast. (@) Takes place in those orgarisms having simple body structures. Disadvantages (@)_ Evolutionary change isnot possible as no variation is produced. A species consequently cannot adapt to-changes in its environment. Nucleus Cutoplasm lengthening SAE Nuctels Peeudopodio © © (®InLeishmania, the binary fission occurs in a definite orientation in relation to the whip-lke structure called flagellum present at one end of the cell. (© InPlasmodium, the cell divides into many daugh- ter cells simultaneously by multiple fission. Some- times, during unfavourable conditions, a cyst or protective wall is formed around the cell ond inside the cyst. the nucleus splits several times to form ‘many daughter nuclei. This increases chanees of their survival in favourable conditions. ‘Multiple fission in plasmodium Nucleus divides (2) Aserual reproduction produces identical organisms generation after generation In case of any defect in the parent organism, the offspring alse inherits it Methods of Asexual Reproduction ‘Asexual reproduction occurs in various ways which cre described below: Fission tt is the simplest method of asexual reproduction in unicellular organisms, such as amoeba, paramaecium ‘and other protozoa Different pattems of fission have been observed: (A) in some organisms such os Amoeba, the splitting of the two cells during division tates place in any plone. ‘Two smaller Amosboe cells ore produced Fragmentation Fragmentation is the process of breaking off a piece of organism followed by mitotic cell division. Meiosis is not involved in this process as it is a mode of ‘asexual reproduction. The broken part can develop into an independent adult. Fragmentation process is limited to invertebrates, and itis cbsentin vertebrates. The ability of fragmentation depends on the complexity af the organism. Budding tt takes place in multicellular organisms like hydra ‘and yeast. A bulging or bud appears on the body as «a result of repeated mitotic division. Budding in Yeast: During budding in yeast, small doughter bud is formed on parent ond continues to grow until it gets separated. The daughter cell is ‘generally smaller in size as compared to parent.‘Budding in Hydra: in hydra, the cell divides rapidly ‘at a specific site and develops as an outgrowth ‘called bud. These buds while attached to the parent ppart develop into small individual When the small individual becomes large enough, it detaches itself from the parent body to exist as an independent individual. Differences between Budding and Fission Budding The parent individual persists after the daughter individual has budded off. Bud starts as a trace and slowly grows toan ‘appropriate size before it pinches off but it is still smaller than the parent Budding is rather slow and gradual No @ Q @ ‘Spore Formation ‘Spore formation is the most common method of ‘asexual reprod uctionin majority of fungi and bacteria like rhizopus, mucor, penicilium. [During spore formation, a structure called sporangium develops from the fungal hypha. ‘The nucleus divides several times within the spo- rangium, and each nucleus, with a bit of cytoplasm, develops into a spore. “The spores are liberated and they develop into new lhypha after reaching the ground or substratum. “The spores are covered by thick walls that protect ‘them until they come into contact with another moist surface ond can begin to grow. mK ‘Spores | > => > Bud Uttntaly “senate \ Fats bud mature bud => Fission ‘The parent individual loses its identity after splitting into. ‘two.ormore daughter cells ‘The daughter individuals are identical in structure but all. ‘are smaller in size than the parent. Later they grow to, ‘attain their normal dimensions Fission is rapid and instantaneous Regeneration Regeneration is © modified form of fragmentation. It is known as a process that makes genomes, cells organs, organisms, and ecosystems resilient after disturbances or damage. Regeneration is carried out bby specialized cells. From this mass of calls, different cells undergo changes in an organised sequence referred to as development to become various cell types and tissues. Plonarian flatworms are highly adopted with regeneration capabilities because of their asexual reproduction method. Star fishes also have the same ability to regenerate their arm, but unlike tailed ‘amphibians and lizards, lost arms of star fishes could regenerate a complete new organism. Difference between Fission and Fragmenta- tion: {In fission, 0 unicellular organism breaks up to form two or more daughter organisms, whereas in frogmentation, a multicellular organism breaks up to form two or more daughter organisms.[Difference between Fragmentation and Regeneration Fragmentation Regeneration Occurs in multi-cellular | Occursin several fully organisms with differentiated organisms. relatively simple body organisation. Organisms simply break ifthe individual is Up into smaller pieces accidently eut or broken upon maturation. These _upinto many pieces, pieces orfragments _-manyof these pieces grow into new grow into separate individuals. individuals. Fragmentation results In regeneration, the inthe production of entire organism can identical offeprings. _—_ regenerate asin certain ‘animals ike Planaria, ‘but mostly the organism regenerates only a part ofthe body. Example: Spirogyra Example: Grabs ‘can regenerate legs. Mammals can regenerate liver cells and blood calls Lizards can regenerate their til ‘Vegetative Propagation ‘Vegetative propogation is a method of reproduction in some higher plants in which « new plant develops from the vegetative parts of « plant such os root (as in dahlia, swest potato), stem (asin ginger, potato, onion) oF leaf (a8 in bryaphyllu). Advantages of vegetative propagation (2) Plants raised by this method can bear lowers and fruits earlier than those produced from seeds. @) tie cheaper, easier and mare rapid method of propagation in plants as compared to growing plants from their seeds. (B) The traits or characters of the parent plant are preserved. Thats, all plants produced are genet- ically similar enough to the parent plant to have all its characteristics. (@) Better quality of the plants can be maintained (5) Those plants which do not produce viable seeds or saeds with prolonged period of dormancy. such as banana, orange, rose, jasmine, etc, can be propagated by this method. Tissue Culture "New plants are grown by removing tissue or separating calls from the growing tip ofa plant. The calls are then placed in an artificial medium winere they divide rapidly to forma single group of calls or callus. The callus is transferred to another medium containing hormones for growth ond differentiation. The plantlets are then placed in the soil so that they can grow into mature plants. itis commonly used for ornamental plants. Advantages of tissue culture: (2) tis a very fast technique. Thousands of plontiets can be produced ina few weeks time froma small ‘amount of plant tissue. (2 Many plants can be grawn from one parent in disease-free conditions (@) Ica grow plants round the year, irrespective of weather or season. MOST LIKELY Questions Short Answer Type-! Questions (SA-1) [2 marks ] 2. Uist any two benefits to an organism that reproduces through spores. ‘Ans. Benefits to on organism that reproduces through spores: () Spores are covered by thick walls which enables them tosurviveunder unfavourable conditions. ( By surviving under adverse conditions, the spores make these plants lve forever. 3. What is a clone? Why do offspring formed by asexual reproduction exhibit remarkable similarity? “Ans. The new organisms or offeprings produced by fone parent through asexual reproduction are called clones The clones possess exact copies ‘of the DNA or genes of their parents and hence show remarkable similarity to the parent or fone another. Asexual reproduction does not involve gamete formation by meiosis and fertiization of male and female gametes; the offspring are genetically similar to the single parent. 4. Tissue culture is a type of asexual reproduction. Justify. Ans. Tissue culture is a type of asexual reproduction ‘0s many plants can be grown from one parent. ‘ond all the plants are also identicalShort Answer Type-lI Questions (SA-II) [3 marks ] 5. A student is given a permanent slide showing binary fission in Amoeba. Write two steps to focus the slide under microscope. Draw diagram and label the parts. Ans. Steps to focus the slide under microscope: (1) Move the stage down to its lowest position. {@) Place the glass side onto the stage. {@) Select the lowest power objective lens. (6) Turn the focus know slowiy until the cells, cre not seen, (©) Theres a proper management of tight. <. ~&D (19 Bagreer GS Divi Puce Binary feson in Amoeba 6.Name the type of asexual reproduction in Which two individuals are formed from a single parent and the parental identity Is lost. Write the first step from where such ‘type of reproduction begins. Draw first two stages of this reproduction. ‘Ans.Binary Fission is the type of asewol reproduction in which two individuals are formed from a single parent and the parental identity is lost. ‘The first step in binary fission is elongation and ‘subsequent division of nucleus into two nuclei ie, nuclear division. In Binary Fission the identity of parental cell is lost. After fission parental cell called ‘esdaughtercell The process starts with ‘elongation of nucieus. The firsttwo stages of binary fission in amoeba ‘re shown below: Cypoplasm ‘ca eran Pesude pede Eoogaton ofNucleus (Second st) Amoco ees 298) © ratated Theory “Faso iso tpe of zero rpraduiction in ich ‘a single parent cell divide into two or more daughter call oF Multiple Porent cell split to farm mare than so new organism Eg— Plasmodium Case Based Question [4 marks ] 7. Fragmentation and regeneration are two different modes of reproduction During fragmentation an organism on maturation splits which enables the creation of new individuals from the fragments. While, regeneration occurs where the organism has ‘an ability to regrow certain parts of its body when it loses them. In some organisms, only certain specialized cells, proliferate making regeneration possible. e8 it 4 (@) Identify the organism and process shown. in the figure ® Do you think humans can reproduce by the fragmentation mode? (© Do you think regeneration is same as reproduction? Justify your answer. ‘Ans. (A) The organims is Planaria and the process shown in the figure is regeneration in Planaria. ®@ Humans cannot simply divide cell-by-col. ‘The reason is that mony multi-cellulor organisms. as we have seen, ore nat simply @ random collection of cells. Speciolised calls ore organised os tissues, and tissues tore orgarised into organs, which then have to be placed at definite positions in the body. In such a carefully organised situation. call-by-cell division would be impractical (© Regeneration is not the same os reproduction since most organisms would not normally depend on being cut up to be able to reproduceAlso, in certain organisms, only a portion of the organism is regenerated. rather than the ‘entire organism (Example, tail ofa lizard can bbe regenerated), Reproduction, on the other hhand, entails the creation of a completely new creature. As a result, we can distinguish ‘between regeneration and reproduction. ‘8. Observe a permanent slide of amoeba under a microscope. Similarly observe another permanent slide of amoeba showing binary fission. Now, compare the observations of both the slides Next, collect water from a lake or pond that appears dark green and contains filamentous structures. Put one or two filaments on a slide. Put a drop of glycerine on these filaments and cover it with a coverslip. Observe the slide under a microscope. (A) What do you observe on a permanent slide showing amoeba cell and another slide showing binary fission in amoeba? (®)A student labelled the parts and noted their functions after observing the Nuclels Pseudopodia @ ©) @ @ Q is pyrenoid and it stores starch and protein. © @ Fission Nucleus | nucleus divides filaments taken from a pond under a microscope. j__j_e 4 Ss Identify part Q and write its function. © Name the type of reproduction in Which parental identity is lost. () Which part represents nucleus and chloroplast in the figure? ‘Ans.(A) In the permanent slide of amoeba, on ‘amoeba cell is seen containing normal eytoplasm and nucleus. In permanent slide showing binary fission, nucleus seen to be dividing and the constriction is also seen in cytoplasm. plasm Two samoller Amosbae i ‘cells ore produce (® Part § represents nucleus and part R represents chloroplast. {Topic 4! SEXUAL REPRODUCTION ‘Sexual repraduetion isa type of reproduction in which ‘the two sexes, namely, mole and female are involved. It incorporates a process of combining DNA from two different individuals during reproduction. DNA Content Re-establishment in New Generation (@) The gametes (or reproductive cells) contain only half the number of DNA (or half the number of chromosomes) as compared to the normal body calls, (2) The germ cell that is large and contains the food stores is called the female gamete. (8) The gamete that is smaller and motile is called the male gamete. (4) When a male gamete combines with a female ‘gomete during sexual reproduction, the zygote formed will have the same number of DNA as present in the organism. Significance of Sexual Reproduction (2) te promotes diversity of characters in the offsprings. ) Te leads to variations which is necessary for evolution {G) It plays on important role in the origin of new species. Sexual Reproduction in Plants (1) ‘The reproductive parts of angicsperms are located inthe flower. (@) Stamens and carpels are the reproductive parts of { fiower which contain the germ calls. (@) Stamenis the male reproductive part and produc- es pollen grains.(@) Carpet is the female reproductive part and con- tains the ovary, style and stigma. Some flowers are unisexual such as papaya ond ‘watermelon while some are bisexual such os hi- biscus and mustard. ‘Unisexual flowers contain either stamens or car- pels. Bisexual flowers contain both stamens and car- pels. Majority of the flowers are bisexual. The various parts of a lower are: '¢ Sepals: These are usually green in colour. ‘+ Petals: These are coloured. ‘* Stamens tis the male reproductive port of a flower and consists of a stalk called filament © S.No. a SelfPollination flower of the same plant. (2) _toceurs in flowers which are genetically same. (3) Selfspoliination increases genetic uniformity and decreases variations. « ‘rains. Fertilization in Plants {@) Pollination, ie, transfer of pollen grains from an- ther of a flower to stigma takes place. (2) Pollen grains which are deposited on the stigma form tubes called pollen tubes. @) One pollen tube grows through the style and Pollination Pollination is a process of transferring of pollens from stamen to the stigma of a flower. It precedes fertilization S.No. @ @Q Double fertilization: Inside each embryooc, two fusions, syngamy and triple fusion take place and this ‘mechanism of two fusions occurring in an embryo satis called double fertilization. ‘Syngamy: The fusion of one mole gamete with the female gamete (egq) inside the embryooc is called syngamy and it results in zygote. (@) After fertilization, the zygote divides several times to form an embryo within the ovule. (Q) The ovule develops a tough coat and is gradually converted into « seed. The transfer of pollen grains from the anther of a flower to the stigma of the same flower or another Does not require pollinators for transfer of pollen ‘and q flattened top called the anther. The ‘anthers produce the pollen grains. Each pollen grain produces two male garnetes. © Carpe: It is the female reproductive part of «flower and consists of a swollen ovary at the base, an elongated middle style and a terminal stigma. The ovary contains ovules ‘and each ovule has an egg. Pollination The transfer of pollen grains from anther to stigma is called pollination. The transfer of pollen grains is carried out by several agents such as water, wind. insects and other agencies. Pollination is of two types-self pollination and cross pollination. Cross Pollination The transfer of pollen grains from the anther of «2 flower to the stigma of another flower of a different plant of the same specias. tt occurs between flowers which may be genetically different. Gross-pollination decreases genetic uniformity ‘and increases variations. Requires pollinators for transfer of pollen grains. reaches the ovary where the ovules are located. ‘Thepllen tube normally enters the oul through @.small opening called micropyle. Inside the ovule, the pollen tube releases two male gametes into the embryo sac which contains the 299. « © Fertilization Fertilization is the fusion of male gametes and female gametes of plants {takes place only after pollination has taken place. Germination The process by which the seed, which contains the future plant or embryo, develops into a seeding under oppropriate conditions. (2) The ovary grows ropidly and ripens to form a fruit. (2 The petals, sepals, stamens, style and stigma shrivel and fall of. Human Reproductive System The structures associated with reproduction ore different in males and fernales.Puberty Puberty is the age in the life of human beings when ‘the reproductive tissues begin to mature and the reproductive system becomes functional. It is 13 to 14 years for males and 10 to 12 years for fernales. ‘Some changes begin ta take place in both girls and boys during this period. (2) Changes such as thicker hair in armpits and genital ‘rea between the thighs, thinner hair on legs and ‘arms, oly skin and development of pimples are common to both girls and boys. (2) However, there are also changes that are different between boys and girls. For example, increase in breast size, darkening of the skin of the nipples ‘and beginning of menstruation are some of the changes observed in girls. Thick hair growth on the face, cracking of voice, and penis occasionally get- ting erect and enlarged are some of the changes observed in boys. Role of Hormones: The testes and ovaries produce viable gametes and also secrete hormones. (GQ) The testis secretes the male hormone testoster- ‘one and the ovary secretes the female hormone estrogen. (2) Hormones regulate the process of gametogenesis formation of gametes). (Hormones maintain the structure and function of ‘occessory sex organs (4) Hormones develop secondary sex characters like facial, axial and pubic hair, pitch of the voice and development of mammary glands. Male Reproductive System Scrotum Testis “The human mole reproductive system consists of the following organs: (Q) Testes: The primary male reproductive organ is © pair of testis which lies in a sac-lke muscular structure outside the abdominal cavity called scrotum. The formation of germ-cells or sperms ‘takes place in the testes. It secretes the male hormone testosterone, which regulates the formation of sperms and brings about changes in oppearance in boys. (2) Scrotum: it provides an optimal temperature for formation of sperms which is 1= 3C lower than the body temperature. (B) Vos deferens: itis « long tube which arises from each testes and which carries sperms into organs called seminal vesicles, where the sperms get nourished and stored. (4) Urethra: it is common passage for the passage of both urine and spermatic fluid. The vas deferens unites with a duct coming from the urinary bladder to form urethra. (5) Penis: it forms the external mole genital organ cond is a thick muscular organ which encloses the urethra. There is only one opening for the urine ‘nd sperms. Female Reproductive System Oviduct or. = Ovary Uterus Conte Vagina The human female reproductive consists of the following organs: (2) Qvaries: There is a pair of small and oval-shaped organs, located in the abdominal cavity near the kidney. Ovaries ore the female primary repro- ductive organs which perform dual functions of production of female gamete or ovum and the secretion of female sex hormones, estrogen ond progesterone. Each ovary is composed of ovarian. follicles and these follicles undergo maturation at puberty to produce ova. (2) Fallopian tube or Oviduet: These are a pair of long convoluted tubes that carry ova or eggs from ‘the ovary to the uterus. The fallopian tube has «@.funnel-shaped opening near the ovary. These ‘tubes from both the sides open into o muscular structure, the uterus. (@) Uterus or womb: Itis chollow, pear-shaped organ within which the embryo develops. Its upper por=ton is broader, while its lower portion is narrower, called cervix. @) Vagina: The cervix opens into the vagina which {sa tubular structure and also called “birth canal’. Vagina receives sperms from the male and also serves os the passage through which the fully developed foetus is born. ‘Sexual eyele in females: When the human females ‘attain the age of puberty, the ovaries exhibit a cycle ‘of events at definite intervals which are described below: @) The ovarian follicle grows into mature folie. (2) One mature follicle develops to surround one ovum, {@)_ The maturing ovum i from one of the two ovaries. (@) Ovulation: The ovum is then released from the respective ovary by the process colled ovulation. (©) As the ovarian follicles mature, the inner wall of uterus thickens to get prepared for receiving the developing zygote in case fertilization occurs. {© Incase fertilization does not take place, the thick- ‘ened inner wall of the uterus breaks dawn along withits blood vessels and moves out ofthe vagina in the form of bleeding, called menstrual flow which lasts for 4~ 7 days. ) Menstrual Cyete:The cycle of events taking place inthe ovaries and uterus every twenty eight days ‘ond marked by the menstrual flow is called men- strual cycle or sexual cycle in human female. (®) Menstruation occurs every 28 to 30 days and ‘owullation takes place in the mid of the menstrual ceydle around 14th doy. (®) Both ovulation and menstruation stops temporar- ‘iy when the women gets pregnant til birth of the offspring. (10) Menarche: The commencement of menstruation ‘ot puberty is called menarche and marks the beginning of reproductive life of a wornan. (13) Menopause: The stoppage of menstrual flow and ‘other events around the age of 50 years in human females is called menopause. Fertilization (@) The fertilization in human beings is internal. (@ tttakes place if copulation has taken place during ‘owilatory period, ie. the middle of the menstrual eyde. () etakes place in the fallopian tube where only one sperm out of the millions of sperms released in ‘the vagina fertiizes the ovum. (4) Fertilization is marked by the absence of menstru- al flow. (5) Zygoteis formed after the union of the sperm and ‘the ovum. (©) This marks the beginning of pregnancy, ie. the embryonic development of zygote starts in the follopion tube. @) Implantation: After fertilization has taken place, ‘the embryo moves down to reach the uterus ‘and gets attached to its thickened wall and this, close attachment of the embryo with the uterus is called implantation () Placenta: itis a special tissue which develops be- ‘tween uterine wall and the embryo after implan- tation and through which the development needs of the foetus are met from the mather's body. This, is a disc which is embedded in the uterine wall. It contains villi on the embryo’ side of the tissue ond blood spaces surrounding the villi on the ‘mother’s side. This provides a large surface area for glucose and oxygen to pass from the mother ‘to the embryo. The waste substances generated bby the developing embryo is also removed through the placenta, Reproductive Health Reproductive health is important as the process of sexual maturation is gradual and making choices ean become very diffcult due to pressures from friends, family or government agencies Also, many diseases can be transmitted sexually as the sexual act is a very intimate connection of bodies. Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs): These ore the diseases that are spread from an infected person to « healthy person by sexual contact. These include bacterial infections such as gonorrhoea and syphilis. ‘and viral infections such as warts and HIV-AIDS. Population Control ‘A number of techniques have been developed to prevent and manage pregnancy as frequent pregnancies have an adverse effect on the health of ‘a wornan. These methods are described below: