Asexual vs sexual reproduction

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What is asexual reproduction?

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A type of reproduction that involves only one parent and produces 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 and produces offspring that are genetically different from both parents.

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What is fertilization?

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The process of joining male and female sex cells to form a zygote.

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What is regeneration?

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The ability of an organism to regrow a part that has been lost or damaged.

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What is binary fission?

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A form 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 organism.

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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, leading to fertilization.

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What is a sperm cell?

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The male reproductive cell in animals and plants.

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What is an egg cell?

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The female reproductive cell in animals and plants.

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What is a zygote?

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The fertilized egg that results from the union of a sperm and an egg.