Lewis Reproduction 24-25

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What is sexual reproduction?

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A type of reproduction that involves the fusion of gametes from two parents, resulting in offspring that are genetically diverse.

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What is asexual reproduction?

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

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What is a disadvantage of sexual reproduction?

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It requires two parents, which can limit reproduction in isolated environments.

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What is an advantage of asexual reproduction?

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

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What is budding in asexual reproduction?

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

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What is fragmentation in asexual reproduction?

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A process where a parent organism breaks into fragments, each capable of growing into a new organism.

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What is the role of gametes in sexual reproduction?

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Gametes are the reproductive cells (sperm and egg) that fuse during fertilization to form a new organism.

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What is fertilization?

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The process where a sperm cell and an egg cell combine to form a zygote.

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What is a zygote?

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A fertilized egg that results from the union of sperm and egg.

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What is genetic diversity?

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The variety of genetic characteristics within a population, which is increased through sexual reproduction.