Asexual Reproduction FA 1

Which of the following statements are true about asexual reproduction? (chose all that apply)

• Asexual reproduction requires only one parent.

• The offspring in asexual reproduction are clones of the parent.

• The offspring in asexual reproduction are produced by mitosis.

• The offspring in asexual reproduction are produced by meiosis.

Many plants reproduce asexual. Which of the following is not a form of plant asexual reproduction?

• Underground roots tubers or bulbs that can grow into new plants.

• Binary Fission

• Plant runners like the spider plant, and many berries

• Budding

The form of asexual reproduction common to most prokaryotes by the division of the adult cell into two halves is known as _____________________________.

Some simple animals like the hydra can reproduce by growing small versions of themselves that break off and continue life on their own. This is known as _____________________.

Organisms like the planarian and the starfish can regrow parts of their bodies. This is known as ___________________________.

All forms of asexual reproduction use _________________ to grow new cells and organisms.

• mitosis

• meiosis

Which of the following is an advantage of asexual reproduction? (chose all that apply)

• Energy and time are not wasted finding a mate

• Favorable conditions can be exploited quickly

• It is generally faster that sexual reproduction

• Every organism is identical having the same needs, requirements, and characteristics

Which of the following is a disadvantage of asexual reproduction? (chose all that apply)

• There is no genetic variation

• Populations are slower to adapt

• Populations are limited to the specific conditions

• It is generally faster and does not require the energy to find a mate

Some organisms alternate between both asexual and sexual reproduction.

• True

• False

In the diagram below, which part of the diagram represents the asexual reproduction part of the cycle?

• a

• b