Asexual and Sexual Reproduction

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What is asexual reproduction?

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A form of reproduction that involves only one parent, resulting in offspring that are genetically identical to the parent.

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What is sexual reproduction?

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A form of reproduction that involves two parents, resulting in offspring that have a combination of genetic material from both parents.

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What is fertilization?

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The process of joining a sperm cell and an egg cell to form a zygote.

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What is binary fission?

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A method of asexual reproduction in which a single organism divides into two identical organisms, commonly seen in prokaryotes like bacteria.

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What is a gamete?

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A reproductive cell (sperm or egg) that carries half the genetic information of an organism.

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What is a disadvantage of sexual reproduction?

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It requires a lot of time and energy to find mates and produce gametes.

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How much genetic material does an offspring receive from each parent in sexual reproduction?

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50% from each parent.

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What is one advantage of asexual reproduction?

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It allows for rapid population growth since only one parent is needed.

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What is the main difference between asexual and sexual reproduction?

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Asexual reproduction involves one parent and produces identical offspring, while sexual reproduction involves two parents and produces genetically diverse offspring.

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What is cloning in the context of reproduction?

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A form of asexual reproduction where an organism is produced that is genetically identical to the parent organism.