Review_Reproduction & Offspring Diversity

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What is a key difference between asexual and sexual reproduction?

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Asexual reproduction involves only one parent, while sexual reproduction requires two.

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What process occurs when a parent cell breaks into pieces and each piece becomes a new offspring?

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Fragmentation

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What is a disadvantage of sexual reproduction compared to asexual reproduction?

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It requires more energy and time.

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How does vegetative propagation differ from sexual reproduction in plants?

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It occurs without the formation of seeds and results in less genetically diverse offspring.

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Why is genetic diversity important in sexually reproducing populations?

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It enables populations to better adapt to environmental changes.

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What is asexual reproduction?

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A form of reproduction that involves only one parent and produces genetically identical offspring.

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What is sexual reproduction?

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A form of reproduction that involves the fusion of male and female gametes, resulting in genetically diverse offspring.

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What is binary fission?

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A type of asexual reproduction where a single organism divides into two identical organisms.

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What is budding?

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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 vegetative propagation?

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A form of asexual reproduction in plants where new individuals arise from vegetative parts like stems, roots, or leaves.