Solution to Activity 6.1 of NCERT Class 8 Science Chapter 6 Reproduction in Animals

1. Complete Activity 6.1 (Page 69). Visit some ponds or slow-flowing streams during spring or rainy season. Look out for clusters of frog’s eggs floating in water. Write down the colour and size of the eggs.

Answer: The above activity can be carried out as follows:

Aim:
To observe frog’s eggs floating in water, write down the colour and size of the eggsand make the necessary conclusions.

Materials Required:
None.

Procedure:

(i) Visit a pond or slow-flowing streams during spring or rainy seasonand find clusters of frog’s eggs floating in water.

(ii) Write down the colour and size of the eggs.

Observations and Conclusions: The frog’s eggs are of a pale or clear colour, are typically translucent and have a jelly-like appearance.

Cluster of frog's eggs.
Frog’s Eggs: I found the above cluster of frog’s eggs in a nearby pond.

“Visit some ponds or slow-flowing streams during spring or rainy season. Look out for clusters of frog’s eggs floating in water. Write down the colour and size of the eggs.” – Solved.

Related Links:

Solution to Extended Learning Problem 1
Solution to Extended Learning Problem 2
Solution to Extended Learning Problem 3
Solution to Extended Learning Problem 4
Solution to Activity 6.1
Solution to Activity 6.2
Solution to Activity 6.3
Solutions to Chapter 6 Reproduction in Animals

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