What happens with the DNA in sexual reproduction?

Answer 1

Seeds develop from the ovules in the female plant, after they have been fertilised by the pollen from the male parent plant. This is termed 'sexual reproduction', as seeds contain the genes of both the male and female parent, and usually both male and female flowers are required to produce seeds. Sometimes, the male and female flowers are from separate plants, sometimes they are from the same plant, and sometimes a flower may be fertilised by its own pollen.

The ovules are the embryos from which the seed will develop. At the time of fertilisation, they are very small compared to the mature seed. Without being fertilised (in most cases), the ovules will not develop into seeds, any more than pollen can. So in order to develop into seeds, the ovules must first be fertilised.

Answer 2

In sexual reproduction, genetic material from two parents combines to create offspring with a unique combination of genes. This involves the fusion of gametes (sperm and egg) carrying half the genetic material from each parent, resulting in genetic diversity in the offspring.

Answer 3

DNA is responsible for the carrying and transmission of genetic material from parents to their offspring through the process of reproduction

Answer 4

The DNA of a sexually reproduced offspring has a combination of the DNA of both parents.

Answer 5

The cells multiplie in numbers