Reproduction

What are the advantages of sexual reproduction?

• Increased harmful mutations

• Genetic diversity, increased adaptability, DNA repair, elimination of harmful mutations

• Reduced genetic diversity

• Decreased adaptability

Name an organism that reproduces asexually through binary fission.

• Bacteria

• Mammals

• Fungi

• Birds

Explain the process of budding in asexual reproduction.

• Budding is the process of asexual reproduction in which the offspring is formed from an unfertilized egg.

• Budding in asexual reproduction is the process in which a new organism develops from an outgrowth or bud on the parent organism.

• Budding is the process of a plant producing new leaves and flowers.

• Budding is the process of sexual reproduction in which two organisms exchange genetic material.

How does sexual reproduction increase genetic diversity?

• Sexual reproduction increases genetic diversity by only passing on identical genes to the offspring.

• Sexual reproduction increases genetic diversity by creating new combinations of genes in the offspring.

• Sexual reproduction increases genetic diversity by reducing the number of genes in the offspring.

• Sexual reproduction increases genetic diversity by preventing any gene combinations in the offspring.

List two examples of organisms that reproduce asexually through fragmentation.

• Turtles and tortoises

• Whales and dolphins

• Two examples of organisms that reproduce asexually through fragmentation are starfish and flatworms.

• Frogs and toads

Why is sexual reproduction considered more adaptable to changing environments?

• Sexual reproduction leads to less variation in traits.

• Genetic diversity allows for a wider range of traits and adaptations to changing environments.

• Asexual reproduction allows for more genetic variation.

• Sexual reproduction produces identical offspring with no genetic diversity.

Describe the process of parthenogenesis in asexual reproduction.

• Parthenogenesis is the process of reproduction in which offspring are produced from the mating of two individuals.

• Parthenogenesis is the process of sexual reproduction in which an unfertilized egg develops into a new individual.

• Parthenogenesis is the process of reproduction involving the fusion of male and female gametes.

• Parthenogenesis is the process of asexual reproduction in which an unfertilized egg develops into a new individual.

What are the disadvantages of asexual reproduction?

• Lack of genetic variation and limited ability to evolve

• Dependence on favorable environmental conditions

• Higher risk of genetic abnormalities

• Increased energy expenditure

The whiptail lizard reproduces

• Sexually

• Asexually

The starfish reproduces

• Sexually

• Asexually

• Both