WorksheetsAsexual vs. Sexual Reproduction
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Worksheet time: 14mins
Which of these is true of sexual reproduction
offspring are genetically identical to each other
offspring are genetically unique from parent but unique to each other
offspring are genetically identical to their parent cell
offspring are genetically unique from the parent but identical to each other
Which of these is true for asexual reproduction?
production of genetically identical offspring from one parent
requires the fusion of two separate parent cells
offspring are genetically unique from parent but unique to each other
offspring are genetically unique from one another and parent
How many parents does sexual reproduction involve?
Two or more
One
Two
The images are examples of which type of reproduction?
Asexual
Sexual
Production and fusion of gametes is an examples of which type of reproduction?
Asexual
Sexual
identical genes from the parent organism
a copy of the genetic material of the mother ONLY
a copy of the genetic material of the father ONLY
Classify the following as asexual or sexual reproduction: (if asexual give the type)
For bacteria the cell must duplicate in size and then split in two. All of the offspring of an organism have the same genetic material.
budding, asexual
fragmentation, asexual
parthenogenesis, asexual
binary fission, asexual
Classify the following as asexual or sexual reproduction: (if asexual give the type)
A method in which a new organism develops without fertilization. Here, males do not have any role to play and only female gametes develop into new offspring. This occurs in organisms such as honey bees, ants, birds, snails and some lizards
fertilization, sexual reproduction
parthenogenesis, asexual
parenthogenesis, sexual
binary fission, asexual
Classify the following as asexual or sexual reproduction: (if asexual give the type)
The process by which plant pollen is transferred from the male reproductive organs to the female reproductive organs to form seeds. In flowering plants, pollen is transferred from the anther to the stigma, often by the wind or by insects.
fertilization, sexual reproduction
parthenogenesis, asexual
parenthogenesis, sexual
binary fission, asexual
Classify the following as asexual or sexual reproduction: (if asexual give the type)
A starfish is cut in half and observed. Mitosis results in the regeneration of the organism overtime. Eventually it will create two genetically identical organisms.
fragmentation, asexual
parthenogenesis, asexual
plants, sexual
binary fission, asexual
Classify the following as asexual or sexual reproduction: (if asexual give the type)
A white cat had a litter of kittens that were orange, grey, and black and white spotted.
fertilization, sexual reproduction resulting in genetic diversity
parthenogenesis, asexual reproduction
fertilization, sexual reproduction resulting in no genetic diversity
parthenogenesis, sexual reproduction
What is true about the offspring in this image?
They will be genetically unique and not identical to their parents
They will share the identical DNA as their parent
Two parents were required to create offspring
The offspring will not carry the same diseases as the parent
Which of the following is FALSE regarding the offspring modeled in the illustraiton?
will increase genetic variation in the population
required the fertilization of an egg/ovum by sperm
will be genetically identical to 1 parent
will be genetically unique to the parent(s)
Which advantage is most related to asexual reproduction?
produces many offspring quickly
increases genetic diversity
sometimes both parents help to raise the offspring
the health of the population increases overtime because of genetic variation
Which disadvantage is most related to asexual reproduction
slower process
requires more energy
produces less offspring
there is no genetic diversity
What is a disadvantage of sexual reproduction?
Requires more energy to find a mate
there is no genetic diversity in the offspring
if the parent has a genetic disorder the offspring will also have that disorder
requires one parent
1. no need mate (no energy or time wasted finding mate)
2. can live isolated spaces
3. numerous offspring quickly
4. no energy needed for maintenance of reproductive structures
disadvantages of asexual reproduction
advantages of sexual reproduction
advantages of asexual reproduction
Which of the following is FALSE regarding the offspring modeled in the illustraiton?
will decrease genetic variation in the population
allows an advantage in stable environments
will be genetically identical to 1 parent
will be genetically unique to the parent(s)
