Reproduction is one of the three vital functions that allows living beings to produce offspring. There are two main types of reproduction: asexual reproduction where one organism can produce offspring and sexual reproduction which requires a male and female to produce offspring. Sexual reproduction in humans involves male and female reproductive organs and gametes. Fertilization occurs when a sperm cell joins with an egg cell to form a zygote which develops into an embryo and fetus. Modern advances in reproduction include in vitro fertilization, Caesarean sections, prenatal screening tests, and various contraception methods.