Sexual vs Asexual Reproduction

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What is asexual reproduction?

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Asexual reproduction is a mode of reproduction that involves only one parent organism, resulting in offspring that are genetically identical to the parent.

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What is sexual reproduction?

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Sexual reproduction is a mode of reproduction that involves two parent organisms, leading to offspring that have a combination of traits from both parents.

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Give an example of an organism that reproduces asexually.

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Bacteria, which can reproduce by binary fission, is an example of an organism that reproduces asexually.

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Give an example of an organism that reproduces sexually.

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Humans are an example of organisms that reproduce sexually.

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What is budding in terms of reproduction?

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Budding is a form of asexual reproduction where a new organism develops from an outgrowth or bud on the parent organism.

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How many parents are involved in asexual reproduction?

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Asexual reproduction involves only one parent.

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How many parents are involved in sexual reproduction?

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Sexual reproduction involves two parents.

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What is the genetic relationship of offspring in asexual reproduction?

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Offspring produced through asexual reproduction are genetically identical to the single parent.

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What is the genetic relationship of offspring in sexual reproduction?

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Offspring produced through sexual reproduction have a mix of genetic traits from both parents.

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What is fragmentation in asexual reproduction?

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Fragmentation is a type of asexual reproduction where an organism breaks into fragments, and each fragment can develop into a new organism.