Asexual and Sexual Reproduction

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What is asexual reproduction?

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A type 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 type of reproduction that involves two parents, combining their genetic material to produce genetically diverse offspring.

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What is pollination?

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The transfer of pollen from the male part of a flower to the female part, essential for fertilization in sexual reproduction.

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What is fertilization?

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The process where a sperm cell joins with an egg cell, leading to the formation of a zygote in sexual reproduction.

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What is external fertilization?

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A reproductive process where fertilization occurs outside the female's body, common in many aquatic animals.

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What is regeneration?

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A form of asexual reproduction where an organism can regrow lost body parts or create new individuals from fragments.

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What is budding?

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

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What is binary fission?

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

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What is an 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 a disadvantage of asexual reproduction?

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Offspring are genetically identical, which can make them vulnerable to environmental changes.