Saturday 6th September
TODAY WE ARE
LEARNING ABOUT
 What are Gametes?
TODAY'S
KEY WORDS ARE
  • Sp_rm
  • C_ll
  • Str__ml_n_d
  • _gg
  • M_tr_ch_ndr__
  • R_sp_r_t__n
  • G_m_t_s
  • F_rt_l_s_t__n
  • N_cl__s
  • F_s_
  • Zyg_t_
  • DN_
  • Pr_gn_ncy
  • _v_d_ct
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    Key Questions:

    1. How is a sperm cell structure linked to is function?
      • Sperm Cells have a pointed head which is streamlined for swimming and entering egg. The also have lots of mitrochondria to give Energy needed to swim.
    2. How is a egg cell structure linked to is function?
      • Egg Cells have a large food store for initial growth.
    3. What happens during fertilisation?
      • Fertilisation occurs when the sperm's nucleus fuses with eggs nucleus.
    4. How does a gamete compare from a 'normal cell'?
      • Gametes only contain half the DNA of a 'normal' Cell.
    5. Where must fertilisation occur for a pregnancy to be possible?
      • To result in a pregnancy fertilisation must occur in the Oviduct tubes.