Reproduction in Animals Definition, Types, Examples & Uses

Reproduction in Animals

Subject: General Science

Book: NCERT Science Class 8

Reproduction is the biological process by which new organisms are produced.
- **Types of Reproduction**:
- **Asexual Reproduction**: Offspring is produced from a single parent (e.g., budding in hydra).
- **Sexual Reproduction**: Involves male and female reproductive cells.
- **Human Reproductive System**:
- Male: Testes, sperm production.
- Female: Ovaries, egg production.
- Fertilization leads to embryo development.

**Possible Exam Questions:**
1. Differentiate between asexual and sexual reproduction.
2. Explain the process of fertilization in humans.
3. How does budding occur in hydra?
4. What are the male and female reproductive organs?
5. Why is reproduction important for species survival?