Sexual and Asexual Reproduction

The models represent two reproduction processes. Select the two terms listed that describe only Model 1.

• sexual reproduction

• meiosis

• mitosis

• asexual reproduction

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Select a word or phrase in each drop-down menu to correctly complete the statement about the process of mitosis. Mitosis is a form of ​ (a)   reproduction that produces daughter cells with genetic information that is ​ (b)   the parent cell.

• sexual
• modified by
• different from
• asexual
• identical to

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A model of mitosis is shown below beginning with the prophase stage.

Reorder the cell stages correctly complete the model of mitosis.

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Match each stage of mitosis with its description.

• Prophase

• The stage during which chromosomes begin replicating themselves.

• Anaphase

• The stage during which the chromosomes are at opposite ends of the cell and the cell begins to split into two daughter cells.

• Telophase

• The stage during which chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell.

• Metaphase

• The stage during which the chromosomes begin to move away from the middle of the cell and toward the poles.

Put the stages in the correct order, starting with Interphase.

• C

• E

• A

• D

• B

Match each advantage or disadvantage with its correct category. Each category will have 2 answers.

Groups:

(a) Asexual Reproduction Advantages

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(b) Sexual Reproduction Advantages

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(c) Asexual Reproduction Disadvantages

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(d) Sexual Reproductions Disadvantages

• Lacks genetic variation

• Organism is better protected because it does not necessarily share the weaknesses of the parent

• Organism must expend energy to find a mate

• Results in numerous offspring without requiring much time or energy

• Leads to genetic variation which helps with adaptation

• Good for organisms that are NOT mobile and CANNOT find a mate

• Takes longer to reproduce and results in fewer offspring

• Offspring share the weaknesses of the parent

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While studying about reproduction in organisms, a student made the list pictured:

Which title for the list is MOST accurate?

• Advantages of Sexual Reproduction

• Advantages of Asexual Reproduction

• Disadvantages of Sexual Reproduction

• Disadvantages of Asexual Reproduction

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Genetic variation occurs during which type of reproduction?

• sexual

• asexual

• both

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Mitosis is a form of ______ reproduction that produces daughter cells with genetic information that is ______ the parent cell.

• sexual

• asexual

• identical to

• modified by

• different from

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Label the image.

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a

b

c

d

chromosome

DNA

nucleus

gene

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