Sexual and Asexual Reproduction

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What is sexual reproduction?

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A type of reproduction that involves the fusion of male and female gametes, resulting in offspring with genetic variation.

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What is asexual reproduction?

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A type of reproduction that does not involve the fusion of gametes and results in offspring that are genetically identical to the parent.

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Define binary fission.

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A form of asexual reproduction where a single organism divides into two equal parts, each becoming a new organism.

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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 organism.

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What is fragmentation?

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A form of asexual reproduction where a parent organism breaks into pieces, and each piece can grow into a new organism.

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What is vegetative reproduction?

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

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What are gametes?

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Reproductive cells (sperm and eggs) that fuse during sexual reproduction to form a new organism.

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What are chromosomes?

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Thread-like structures located in the nucleus of a cell that carry genetic information.

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What is the role of testes in sexual reproduction?

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Testes are male reproductive organs that produce sperm and hormones.

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What is the difference between sexual and asexual reproduction?

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Sexual reproduction involves two parents and genetic variation, while asexual reproduction involves one parent and produces identical offspring.