CBSE Class 12 Biology Exam: Human Reproduction Important Notes

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We know that humans are sexually reproducing living organisms and are also viviparous.

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This means they develop a forth life inside the body of the parent.

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Add notes on what are the reproductive events in humans and their processes in detail.

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Study the male reproductive system and the female reproductive system, what they consist of, how they look and how they function.

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Practice drawing the male and female reproductive systems and memorise the different labels on the parts.

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Study what Gametogenesis is in males and females.

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Study the structure of sperm with diagram and labeling. Also, be aware of the average sperm counts in a healthy male.

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The next important topic is to study the ‘menstrual cycle’ (MC) and its phases.

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Under the same topic, you also need to learn the hormonal control of MC.

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The process of fertilisation and implantation would carry a lot of questions. So, it must be given more importance.

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Finally, study well about the process of delivery, ‘parturition’ and the process of lactation.

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Add these in your revision notes to not skip any important point from the chapter and CBSE Class 12 Biology Syllabus. Share them with your friends too.

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