Chapter 9 Reproduction In Animals

Question 1. Sets of reproductive terms are given below. Choose the set that has an incorrect combination.

(a) sperm, testis, sperm duct, penis

(b) menstruation, egg, oviduct, uterus

(c) sperm, oviduct, egg, uterus

(d) ovulation, egg, oviduct, uterus

Question 2. In humans, the development of fertilised egg takes place in the

(a) ovary

(b) testis

(c) oviduct

(d) uterus

Question 3. In the list of animals given below, hen is the odd one out.

human being, cow, dog, hen

The reason for this is

(a) it undergoes internal fertilisation.

(b) it is oviparous.

(c) it is viviparous.

(d) it undergoes external fertilisation.

Question 4. Animals exhibiting external fertilisation produce a large number of gametes. Pick the appropriate reason from the following.

(a) The animals are small in size and want to produce more offsprings.

(b) Food is available in plenty in water.

(c) To ensure better chance of fertilisation.

(d) Water promotes production of large number of gametes.

Question 5. Reproduction by budding takes place in

(a) hydra

(b) amoeba

(c) paramecium

(d) bacteria

Question 6. Which of the following statements about reproduction in humans is correct?

(a) Fertilisation takes place externally.

(b) Fertilisation takes place in the testes.

(c) During fertilisation egg moves towards the sperm.

(d) Fertilisation takes place in the human female.

Question 7. In human beings, after fertilisation, the structure which gets embedded in the wall of uterus is

(a) ovum

(b) embryo

(c) foetus

(d) zygote

Question 8. Aquatic animals in which fertilisation occurs in water are said to be:

(a) viviparous without fertilisation.

(b) oviparous with external fertilisation.

(c) viviparous with internal fertilisation.

(d) oviparous with internal fertilisation.

Question 9. After fertilisation, the resulting cell which gives rise to a new individual is the

(a) embryo

(b) ovum

(c) foetus

(d) zygote

Question 10. In human beings, the correct sequence of events during reproduction is

(a) gamete formation, fertilisation, zygote, embryo

(b) embryo, zygote, fertilisation, gamete formation

(c) fertilisation, gamete formation, embryo, zygote

(d) gamete formation, fertilisation, embryo, zygote

Question 11. Although 2 cells called gametes fuse, the product formed is a single cell called zygote. Justify.

Question 12. Stages in the lifecycle of silkworm are given below. Write them in sequential order.

pupa, silkworm, egg, silkmoth

Question 13. What is the importance of reproduction?

Question 14. In markets, eggs of birds are available but never eggs of dogs. Why?

Question 15. The eggs of frogs do not have shells for protection, yet they are safe in water. How?

Question 16. Fill up the blanks with the terms given below:

body, asexual, binary, single, nucleus

Amoeba is a ___________ celled organism. It reproduces by ___________ reproduction. The process of reproduction begins by the division of its ___________ into two. This is followed by the division of its ___________ into two. This type of reproduction is called ___________ fission.

Question 17. The term metamorphosis is not used while describing human development. Why?

Question 18. Mother gives birth to a baby but the baby has characters of both parents. How is this possible?

Question 19. How is reproduction in hydra different from that in amoeba?

Question 20. State whether the following statements are True or False. If false, correct the statement:

(a) External fertilisation can occur both in water and on land.

(b) The eggs of fish are covered by hard shells for protection.

(c) Human egg has a head, middle piece and tail.

(d) In adult human females, a single mature egg is released into an oviduct every month.

Question 21. Why do only male gametes have a tail?

Question 22. What does Fig. 9.1 represent?

Question 23. Observe the figure given as Fig. 9.2 and answer the questions that follow.

(a) Label A and B.

(b) Identify the process.

(c) What happens during this process and what is formed?

Question 24. How can we say that fish exhibits external fertilisation?

Question 25.

After observing Fig. 9.3 answer the following.

a. Read the following statements and label them in the figure:

(i) The part which produces female gametes.

(ii) The part where development of the baby takes place.

(iii) The part through which the developing embryo passes to reach the uterus.

b. Explain the future development of the embryo that would take place after it gets embedded in the uterus.

Question 26. Hens and frogs are both oviparous exhibiting different types of fertilisation. Explain.

Question 27. Observe the following figures.

(i) Identify the stages a to d in Fig. 9.4 during development of human baby.

(ii) Arrange the stages in correct sequence of development.

(iii) Explain the development that takes place in any one stage.