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    different types of reproduction are sexual and asexual reproduction. Types of asexual reproduction include binary fission, budding, and fragmentation. Budding is when another organism grows out of the parent cell, and separates once it’s fully developed. Fragmentation is when an organism splits into more pieces which each form into their own organism. Binary fission is when the parent cell copies its genetic material and then splits into two. The advantages of asexual reproduction are that it produces

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    Assisted Reproduction

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    Assisted Reproduction Infertility affects about 13 to 14% of reproductive couples. It is the failure to conceive after a year of properly timed and unprotected intercourse. Assisted Reproductive Technology involves several types of medical treatments that are designed to result in pregnancy. Types of assisted reproductive technology include in-vitro fertilization (IVF), gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT), zygote intrafallopian transfer (ZIFT), egg or embryo donation, and gestational carriers

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    A Sexual Reproduction

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    ASEXUAL REPRODUCTION Asexual reproduction is a mode of reproduction by which offspring arise from a single parent, and inherit the genes of that parent only; it is reproduction which does not involve meiosis, ploidy reduction, or fertilization. The offspring will be exact genetic copies of the parent. A more stringent definition is agamogenesis which is reproduction without the fusion of gametes. Asexual reproduction is the primary form of reproduction for single-celled organisms such as the archaea

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    Age Specific Reproduction

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    elephant reproduction Introduction Although Robinson et al. was not able to determine the overall the long-term effects of early-life reproduction, they provided results that show the immediate effects of age-specific reproduction. The impact of reproduction on younger females is an important part of elephant survival, however, it is the impact of reproduction over time that provides understanding of the future of elephant populations. In order to show the later-life effects of reproduction, Hayward

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    The method of assisted reproduction that I chose is artificial insemination, the definition of artificial insemination is the injection of semen into the vagina or uterus other than by sexual intercourse. There can be various legal or ethical issues surrounding this form of assisted reproduction but as I read over some of the potential cases I thought of one thing: An argument against of single women is the welfare of the child, who has the right to fit into a family relationship (with a mother

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    In a world where technology is in almost every aspect of our lives, the way that people can reproduce is not forgotten. Artificial reproduction technology, also known as ART has had many advances in the past few decades. Sometimes it is a very controversial topic because they don’t think that it is an area that should be messed with. Infertility, or the inability to reproduce can effect both males and females, it can put a lot of stress on a couple who are trying to have a child, and with the help

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    Under s.60 of the Assisted Human Reproduction Act, an individual “(a) is liable, on conviction on indictment, to a fine not exceeding $500,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding ten years, or to both; or (b) is liable, on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding $250,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding four years, or to both” for not complying with the guidelines set out regarding the duties of the reproduction of a child. A surrogate mother is defined as a woman who carries

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    Reproduction is an important function for the survival of all living things. Some species reproduce asexually and other species reproduce sexually. Human reproduction, however, involves sexual intercourse between a man and a woman. For many years humans were only able to procreate through sexual intercourse; although with the recent advancements in medicine and technology, humans are now able to conceive a child in other ways. Those who cannot or who do not want to conceive through sexual intercourse

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    Reproduction Throughout the course of history, reproduction has been a vital part of all living organisms. To most living things, reproduction is the only purpose of their existence and if they do not reproduce, they have not reached their goal in life. Humans are the first animal to break this rule. In reality, humans live to be successful and happy and this defines their life instead of reproduction. In the novel Brave New World by Aldous Huxley, the author portrays reproduction as something that

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    After the birth of Louise Brown, first in the world test-tube baby, the techniques of Assisted Reproduction have gained a very large diffusion and a great effort has been put to improve the knowledge of the complex mechanisms residing behind human reproduction. Yet, the results are often disappointing, with a chance for pregnancy ranging from around 60% in young patients till around 24% in women above the age of 40. Repeated attempts to conceive after sometimes years, are disappointing and truly

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