Asexual vs. Sexual Reproduction

Two parents reproduce.

• Asexual

• Sexual

One parent reproduces.

• Asexual

• Sexual

Offspring is not identical to parent.

• Asexual

• Sexual

Offspring is identical to parent.

• Asexual

• Sexual

Sexual reproduction occurs more quickly than asexual.

• True

• False

There are advantages for both asexual and sexual reproduction.

• True

• False

Asexual reproduction increases genetic variation.

• True

• False

When male and female sex cells meet to form a zygote.

• Blastocyst

• Egg cells

• Fertilization

• Binary Fission

When an organism begins to grow a bud off the side of its body in order to reproduce.

• Spore

• Budding

• Binary Fission

• Vegetative Reproduction

A specialized cell that can survive harsh environments; light and can be carried by the wind.

• Sperm cell

• Egg cell

• Spore

• Zygote