Sexual vs Asexual Reproduction

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What is asexual reproduction?

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A form 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 form of reproduction that involves two parents, resulting in offspring that are genetically different from both parents.

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Name an example of an organism that reproduces asexually.

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Bacteria, starfish, and some plants like strawberries.

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Name an example of an organism that reproduces sexually.

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Humans, dogs, and most animals.

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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 grows from a bud on the parent organism.

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How many parents are involved in sexual reproduction?

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Two parents.

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How many parents are involved in asexual reproduction?

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One parent.

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What type of offspring does asexual reproduction produce?

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Genetically identical to the parent.

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What type of offspring does sexual reproduction produce?

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Genetically different from both parents.