Reproduction Flashcard

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What happens to a female cone when it gets wet?

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It closes up.

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Which animal can reproduce through parthenogenesis?

Back

Hammerhead sharks.

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Why might asexual organisms struggle to adapt to environmental changes?

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They have no change in DNA.

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What is the purpose of a moth's long, curly proboscis?

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Feeding on nectar.

Front

What is sexual reproduction?

Back

The process where offspring come from two parents.

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What is asexual reproduction?

Back

The process where offspring come from one parent.

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What is parthenogenesis?

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A form of asexual reproduction where an egg develops into an organism without fertilization.

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Why is genetic diversity important for survival?

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It allows populations to adapt to changing environments.

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What role do pollinators play in reproduction?

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They help in the transfer of pollen from male to female parts of flowers.

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What is fertilization?

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The process where a sperm cell joins with an egg cell.