Sexual vs Asexual Reproduction

What are some of the facts about sexual reproduction? 

• Takes two mates to reproduce and takes a longer time to reproduce 
• Takes one mate to reproduce and takes a shorter amount of time to reproduce 
• Takes two mates to reproduce and takes a shorter amount of time to reproduce 

How many parents are required for sexual reproduction? 

• one
• two
• four
• six

Which species can produce offspring that are genetically different from their parents?

• A species that has few variations 
• A species that reproduces asexually 
• A species that reproduces sexually 
• A species that competes with a similar species

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What is NOT a characteristic of sexual reproduction? 

• Gametes from two parents unite to form a zygote.
• Offspring are genetically identical with the parent. 
• Offspring are different from their parents and sibling.
• Genetic variability of offspring help to ensure survival in changing environmental conditions.

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___________ reproduction has the advantage of increasing genetic variation.

• Sexual

• Asexual

• Fission

• Budding

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The organism produced during reproduction is called a(n) _____________.

• child

• growth

• offspring

• baby

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Organisms produced by asexual reproduction are genetically different from the parent organism.

• False

• True

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In asexual reproduction, two parents each contribute a sex cell to the new organism.

• True

• False

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Sex cells have ____________ of the DNA found in body cells.

• all

• none

• half

• a little bit

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Budding is a form of sexual reproduction.

• False

• True

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