Sexual and Asexual Reproduction 2020

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In sexual reproduction, the male produces ___ cells.

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Sperm

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What type of asexual reproduction involves the formation of new individuals from a part of the parent organism?

Back

Budding

Front

What is the process called when two sex cells join together to form offspring?

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Fertilization

Front

Male and female reproductive cells are collectively known as:

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Gametes

Front

What is a key characteristic of asexual reproduction?

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Takes only one mate to reproduce and takes a shorter time to reproduce.

Front

What is binary fission?

Back

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

Front

What is fragmentation in asexual reproduction?

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A process where a parent organism breaks into pieces, and each piece can grow into a new organism.

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What is regeneration in the context of asexual reproduction?

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The ability of an organism to regrow lost body parts, which can lead to the formation of new individuals.

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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.

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What are spores?

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Reproductive cells that can develop into a new organism without fertilization.