Reproduction: Asexual vs. Sexual

Match

Match the following

• genetically identical

• genetically diverse

• offspring

• asexual reproduction

• sexual reproduction

DNA is the same

DNA is different

children

1 parent

2 parents

• DNA is the same

• DNA is different

• children

• 1 parent

• 2 parents

Match

Match the following

• sperm

• egg

• zygote

• fertilization

male sex cell

female sex cell

fertilized egg

the process of a sperm uniting with the egg

• male sex cell

• female sex cell

• fertilized egg

• the process of a sperm uniting with the egg

Multiple Choice

Why is reproduction considered a key characteristic of living things?

• Because it allows organisms to pass on genetic information to the next generation

• Because it helps organisms move from one place to another

• Because it enables organisms to produce food

• Because it allows organisms to grow larger

Open Ended

What living thing do you think is most interesting, and why?

Multiple Choice

Which characteristic do all living things share according to scientists?

• They can move

• They can reproduce

• They can think

• They can eat

Multiple Choice

Based on the images and text, what is the main reason you exist today?

• You inherited money

• Your ancestors successfully reproduced

• You have unique traits

• You are the smartest in your family

Fill in the Blank

Genetic information is stored in a molecule called ___.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements are true about genetic information?

• It determines traits like eye color and height

• It is stored in DNA

• It is only found in humans

• It is passed to the next generation during reproduction

Open Ended

Pick one dominant trait and one recessive trait that you have from the previous chart.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes asexual reproduction?

• Genetic information from two parents mixes to create offspring.

• Genetic information from one parent passes to offspring without mixing.

• It only occurs in animals.

• It always results in genetic diversity.

Open Ended

Explain why siblings produced by sexual reproduction look similar but not identical.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are true about sexual reproduction?

• It involves two parents.

• It results in offspring that are genetic clones of the parent.

• It creates genetic diversity.

• It only occurs in plants.

Multiple Choice

In asexual reproduction, what is the genetic relationship between the parent and the offspring?

• Offspring are genetically identical to the parent.

• Offspring have half the genes of the parent.

• Offspring are always different from the parent.

• Offspring have genes from two parents.

Multiple Choice

A strawberry plant sends out a runner that grows into a new plant. Is this sexual or asexual reproduction?

• Sexual reproduction

• Asexual reproduction

• Both equally

• Not sure yet

Fill in the Blank

Reproduction passes ___ information forward, keeping species alive.

Open Ended

Why is genetic diversity from sexual reproduction helpful?

Multiple Choice

Which organisms can reproduce both sexually and asexually?

• Bacteria

• Hydra

• Plants

• Animals

Fill in the Blank

One disadvantage of asexual reproduction is less genetic ___ among offspring.

Open Ended

What is the main difference between sexual and asexual reproduction?

Open Ended

EXIT TICKET - Answer one of the following questions:

1. What is one new thing you learned about reproduction today?

2. How does reproduction connect to what makes something alive?

3. What question do you still have about sexual and asexual reproduction?