Manipulation of Reproduction in Agriculture (HSC SSCE Biology): Flashcards
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Agriculture definition
Agriculture definition
Growing & breeding animals, plants, fungi for essential resources
Reproductive technology
Reproductive technology
Technological method to assist & enhance reproduction
Purpose of reproductive technologies in agriculture
Purpose of reproductive technologies in agriculture
Improve quality & quantity of food production
Two categories of reproductive technologies
Two categories of reproductive technologies
Manipulating fertilisation & involving embryos
Artificial insemination (AI)
Artificial insemination (AI)
Manually introducing sperm to fertilise an egg
In vitro fertilisation (IVF)
In vitro fertilisation (IVF)
Fertilising eggs outside body in laboratory conditions
Organ producing in oestrous cycle
Organ producing in oestrous cycle
Hypothalamus
Hormones released by pituitary in oestrous cycle
Hormones released by pituitary in oestrous cycle
(follicle-stimulating) & (luteinising)
Corpus luteum function
Corpus luteum function
Produces progesterone to maintain pregnancy
Minerals supporting oestrogen production in ovaries
Minerals supporting oestrogen production in ovaries
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