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1. Passing on Your DNA
advantages of sexual reproduction
sperm
meiosis
running time 09:53
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2. The Egg's Journey
expectant parents
finding a mate
intercourse
running time 06:00
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3. The Sperm's Journey
obstacles
reaching the egg
entering the egg
running time 05:41
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4. The First Two Weeks
cell division
implantation
morning sickness
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5. The Embryo Takes Shape
gastrulation
cells on the move
turning genes on
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6. Messages in the Genes
how sex is determined
the SRY gene
building organs and limbs
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7. Feeding the Growing Fetus
the placenta
organs begin to function
a remarkable transformation
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8. The Third Trimester
the growing brain
pain and danger of human birth
a new life
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