Sexual Reproduction

    -There are two gametes that fuss together. This makes a genetically different organism

    -During mitosis the two cells are genetically identical but with sexual reproduction two different genetic         codes come together

    -Both the egg and sperm are haploid having only one set of chromosomes

    -When they come together they make one diploid cell

    -When the egg and sperm fuse together that cell is called a zygote

        -That cell then starts dividing through mitosis growing into a fetus

As we will learn the most important aspect of sexual reproduction in a biological sense is that it creates diversity.

Discussion topics for Sex Ed

• Human development (including reproduction, puberty, sexual orientation, and gender identity)

• Relationships (including families, friendships, romantic relationships, and dating)

• Personal skills (including communication, negotiation, and decision-making

• Sexual behavior (including abstinence and sexuality throughout life)

• Sexual health (including sexually transmitted infections, contraception, and pregnancy)

• Society and culture (including gender roles, diversity, and sexuality in the media)

Cloning Whole Organisms

Cloning is a type of asexual reproduction where the offspring is genetically identical to the parent

How do we make clones?

Can this be done with any type of animal?

    -For the most part yes!

How about a human?

Could we make a wooly mammoth? How about a Neanderthal?