Asexual/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 combines their genetic material to produce genetically diverse offspring.

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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 an advantage of asexual reproduction?

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Only requires one parent, allowing for rapid population growth.

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How many parents are required for asexual reproduction?

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1

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How many parents are required for sexual reproduction?

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2

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What is budding in asexual reproduction?

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A form of asexual reproduction where a new organism grows from a part of the parent organism.

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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.

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What is regeneration in asexual reproduction?

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A type of asexual reproduction where an organism can regrow a part of its body and form a new organism.

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Why do frogs lay many eggs?

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The more offspring produced, the higher the chance that some will survive to adulthood.