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Chapter 1
1. Passing on Your DNA

advantages of sexual reproduction
sperm
meiosis


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Chapter 2
2. The Egg's Journey

expectant parents
finding a mate
intercourse


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Chapter 3
3. The Sperm's Journey

obstacles
reaching the egg
entering the egg


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Chapter 4
4. The First Two Weeks

cell division
implantation
morning sickness


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Chapter 5
5. The Embryo Takes Shape

gastrulation
cells on the move
turning genes on


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Chapter 6
6. Messages in the Genes

how sex is determined
the SRY gene
building organs and limbs


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Chapter 7
7. Feeding the Growing Fetus

the placenta
organs begin to function
a remarkable transformation


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Chapter 8
8. The Third Trimester

the growing brain
pain and danger of human birth
a new life


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