Asexual vs. Sexual Reproduction

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What is asexual reproduction?

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A type of reproduction that involves only one parent and produces offspring that are genetically identical to the parent.

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What is sexual reproduction?

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A type of reproduction that involves two parents and results in offspring with genetic variation.

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What is an advantage of sexual reproduction?

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Allows genetic variation, which can lead to better adaptation to changing environments.

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What is budding in asexual reproduction?

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A process where a new organism grows on the body of its parent and can break off to live independently.

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What is vegetative propagation?

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A form of asexual reproduction where new plants grow from parts of the parent plant, such as runners or tubers.

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What is fission in asexual reproduction?

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A process where a single organism divides into two or more separate organisms, common in bacteria.

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What is regeneration?

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The ability of an organism to regrow lost body parts, which can also lead to a form of asexual reproduction.

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What is the role of pollinators in sexual reproduction?

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Pollinators, like bees, transfer pollen from one flower to another, facilitating fertilization and seed production.

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What is an example of a plant that reproduces both sexually and asexually?

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The garden strawberry plant, which produces runners (asexual) and also has flowers that can be pollinated (sexual).

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What is internal fertilization?

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A reproductive process where fertilization occurs inside the female's body.