Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Sexual reproduction in humans

Sexual reproduction in humans — practice question

Fig. 5.1 shows a photograph of a koala. Koalas are marsupial mammals, so they give birth to young that are not fully formed. The young continues developing for several months in the mother’s pouch.
(a)[1]

State one feature visible in Fig. 5.1 that could show the koala is a mammal.

(b)[3]

Mammals reproduce sexually to produce offspring. Discuss the advantages of sexual reproduction in organisms such as the koala.

(c)[4]

Complete Table 5.1 by entering the letters that label the structures in Fig. 5.2, the structure names and their functions.

(d(i))[4]

Describe the function of the placenta in humans.

(d(ii))[2]

State two functions of the amniotic fluid present in the amniotic sac.

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