Asexual vs. Sexual Reproduction

Asexual

Reproduction

Sexual

vs.

 Most unicellular organisms, and a few

multicellular organisms use cell
division to reproduce in a process
called asexual reproduction.

 A parent organism produces one or

more new organisms that are identical
to the parent and live independently
of the parent.

Asexual Reproduction

Standard 18

 Compare and contrast the reproductive

structures of plants, drawing out key
differences between sexual and asexual
reproduction processes.

 The organism that produces the

new organism or organism is the
parent

 Each new organism is an offspring

 The offspring produced by asexual

reproduction are genetically
identical to the parent.

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between sexual and asexual reproduction?

• Asexual produces genetically different offspring. Sexual produces genetically identical.

• Sexual produces offspring with fewer chromosomes. Asexual produces more.

• Sexual produces genetically different offspring. Asexual produces genetically identical.

• Sexual reproduction is quicker than asexual.

Asexual Reproduction

 Cells make more cells through the

process of …(cell division)

 Sex cells are created in a process

called…

 Adults produce offspring with the help

of which system…

Mitosis

Meiosis

Reproductive System

Reproduction

 Unicellular organisms and some

multicellular organisms

 One parent produces offspring that

are identical to the parent

Asexual Reproduction

 The organism that produces the

new organism or organism is the
parent

 The offspring produced by asexual

reproduction are genetically
identical to the parent.

 The offspring live independently from the parent.

Asexual Reproduction

Binary Fission is a form of

asexual reproduction
that occurs in cells that

do not contain a

nucleus (Prokaryotes).

DNA is found in the

nucleoid.

Asexual Reproduction

Asexual Reproduction

Types of asexual

reproduction

Standard 18

 Compare and contrast the reproductive

structures of plants, drawing out key
differences between sexual and asexual
reproduction processes.

• Two parent cells (male and female
  reproductive cells) combine to
  form offspring with genetic
  material from both cells.

• Creating offspring with unique
  combinations of characteristics

  of both parents.

A Chromosome is the

structure that holds
the genetic material

(DNA).

DNA is the genetic

material that provides
instructions for all the

body’s functions.

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of meiosis?

• To create daughter cells.

• To create identical cells.

• To create offspring that are genetically identical.

• To create a faster process of reproduction.

Which is which?

?

?

Multiple Choice

Brain Check! What part of the plant travels from the parent plant to the other plant for fertilization?

• Stamen

• Pollen

• Pistil

• Style