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What is asexual reproduction?

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A type of reproduction that involves only one parent and produces offspring that are genetically identical to the parent.

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What is sexual reproduction?

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A type of reproduction that involves two parents and combines their genetic material to produce genetically diverse offspring.

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What is the main advantage of asexual reproduction?

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It allows for rapid population growth since only one parent is needed.

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What is the main advantage of sexual reproduction?

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It allows for genetic variation, which can lead to better adaptation to changing environments.

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Name a type of asexual reproduction.

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Budding, vegetative propagation, regeneration, binary fission.

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How many parents are involved in asexual reproduction?

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One parent.

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How many parents are involved in sexual reproduction?

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Two parents.

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What is binary fission?

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A method of asexual reproduction where a single organism divides into two identical organisms.

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What is regeneration?

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A form of asexual reproduction where an organism can regrow lost body parts.

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What is vegetative propagation?

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A form of asexual reproduction in plants where new plants grow from parts of the parent plant.