Unit 1 - Sec 1 Asexual Reproduction Flashcard

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What is asexual reproduction?

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Asexual reproduction is a mode of reproduction that involves only one parent, resulting in offspring that are genetically identical to the parent.

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What is vegetative propagation?

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Vegetative propagation is a form of asexual reproduction in plants where new individuals are produced from the vegetative parts of the parent plant, such as roots, stems, or leaves.

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What is binary fission?

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Binary fission is a type of asexual reproduction in which a single-celled organism, like bacteria, duplicates its DNA and divides into two identical cells.

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What is budding?

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Budding is 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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Fragmentation is a type of asexual reproduction where an organism breaks into fragments, and each fragment can develop into a new individual.

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What is a tuber?

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A tuber is a thickened underground part of a stem that stores nutrients and can produce new plants, such as potatoes.

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What is the role of 'eyes' in potatoes?

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The 'eyes' of a potato are buds that can grow into new potato plants, allowing for asexual reproduction.

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How quickly can asexual reproduction occur?

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Asexual reproduction typically occurs in a short amount of time, allowing for rapid population growth.

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Do offspring produced by asexual reproduction have genetic variation?

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No, offspring produced by asexual reproduction are genetically identical to the parent, resulting in little to no genetic variation.

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What is an example of a plant that reproduces through runners?

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Strawberry plants reproduce through runners, which are horizontal stems that grow along the ground and can develop into new plants.