Asexual or Sexual

Organisms reproduce so that their species can continue to exist. Not all organisms reproduce the same way. Asexual reproduction is a reproductive process that involves only one parent and produces offspring that are genetically identical to the parent. Sexual reproduction is a reproductive process that involves two parents that combine their genetic material to produce a new organism which differs from both parents.

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

One source of genetic material (parent).

• Asexual

• Sexual

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

Two or more sources of genetic material (parents).

• Asexual

• Sexual

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

Offspring a genetic mix of parents genetic information, not identical.

• Asexual

• Sexual

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

Offspring genetically identical to parent.

• Asexual

• Sexual

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

More energy resources required, slower.

• Asexual

• Sexual

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Less energy resources required, faster.

• Asexual

• Sexual

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

Does not change genetic diversity in species populations due to no change in genetic material.

• Asexual

• Sexual

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

Leads to higher genetic diversity in species populations due to new permutations of genetic material

• Asexual

• Sexual

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-2

Examples: bacteria, yeast, coral, flatworms, sea stars.

• Asexual

• Sexual

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2