unit 10, TIA review, 24-25

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What is asexual reproduction?

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A type of reproduction where offspring are produced from a single parent, resulting in genetically identical offspring.

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What is sexual reproduction?

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A type of reproduction that involves the combination of genetic material from two parents, resulting in genetically diverse offspring.

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What is genetic diversity?

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The variety of genetic characteristics within a population, which enhances survival and adaptability.

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What is the advantage of asexual reproduction?

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It allows for a rapid increase in the population of a species.

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What is the advantage of sexual reproduction?

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It generates diversity within a population, allowing for better opportunities for evolutionary survival.

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What is camouflage in animals?

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A survival strategy where an animal's color or pattern helps it blend into its environment to avoid predators.

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What is natural selection?

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The process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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What is a paramecium?

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A type of protist that reproduces asexually by splitting into two identical offspring.

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What is the role of predators in an ecosystem?

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Predators help control the population of prey species, maintaining balance in the ecosystem.

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What happens to a species when its habitat changes significantly?

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Species may adapt, migrate, or face extinction depending on their ability to cope with the changes.