Question

directions
examine the frog life cycle diagram. interpret and explain its meaning on the lines below. use the out - of - order phrases below as your guide
the life cycle of a frog
not yet a frog.
its a tadpole.
an embryo is formed.
the egg is laid
the tadpole begins to change.
its a frog!
the cells split

Explanation:

1. Match to the first stage (single egg) in the diagram: the life cycle starts when an adult frog lays eggs.
2. Follows egg laying: the egg develops into an embryo, matching the second circular stage.
3. Next stage: the embryo's cells divide (split), shown in the third circular stage with two cell-like structures.
4. After cell division: the organism hatches into a tadpole, matching the long, tail-only aquatic form.
5. As it matures: the tadpole undergoes metamorphosis, growing legs (matching the stage with hind legs).
6. During late metamorphosis: the organism has legs but still has a tail, so it is not yet a full frog.
7. Final stage: the organism completes metamorphosis, losing its tail and becoming a fully developed adult frog.

Answer:

1. The egg is laid
2. An embryo is formed
3. The cells split
4. It's a tadpole.
5. The tadpole begins to change.
6. Not yet a frog.
7. It's a frog!