Asexual vs Sexual Reproduction

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What is asexual reproduction?

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A type of reproduction that involves only one parent, resulting in 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, combining their genetic material to produce genetically diverse offspring.

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Define budding in the context of asexual reproduction.

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Budding is a form of asexual reproduction where a new organism grows from a bud on the parent organism, which can detach and live independently.

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What is regeneration?

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Regeneration is the process by which some organisms can regrow lost body parts or produce new individuals from fragments.

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What is vegetative propagation?

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A form of asexual reproduction in plants where new individuals grow from parts of the parent plant, such as roots, stems, or leaves.

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List one advantage of sexual reproduction.

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Allows genetic variation, which can lead to better adaptation to changing environments.

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How many parents are required for sexual reproduction?

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Two parents are required for sexual reproduction.

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How many parents are required for asexual reproduction?

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Only one parent is required for asexual reproduction.

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What is the main advantage of asexual reproduction?

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

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Why is sexual reproduction beneficial in changing environments?

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Sexual reproduction creates genetic variation, which can help populations adapt to new challenges.