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| − | + | '''Sexual reproduction''' is reproduction from two parent organisms. The parent organisms are a [[male]] and a [[female]].<ref>Freeman, Scott, ''Biological Science''. Prentice Hall 2005.</ref> | |
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| − | + | In sexual reproduction the male and female each supply half of the [[gene]]s, and they combine to make a new [[cell]] which has genes from each parent. This mixing of genes leads to variation between parents and offspring. Many [[species]] reproduce sexually, such as [[human]]s, while some species (including many plants and some animals) can reproduce either sexually or [[asexual reproduction|asexually]]. | |
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Revision as of 23:11, July 11, 2012
Sexual reproduction is reproduction from two parent organisms. The parent organisms are a male and a female.[1]
In sexual reproduction the male and female each supply half of the genes, and they combine to make a new cell which has genes from each parent. This mixing of genes leads to variation between parents and offspring. Many species reproduce sexually, such as humans, while some species (including many plants and some animals) can reproduce either sexually or asexually.
See also
- Procreation, for a philosophical look at human sexual reproduction.
- Human reproduction
- Sexual intercourse (quote)
References
- ↑ Freeman, Scott, Biological Science. Prentice Hall 2005.