1.1 (Reproduction in Prokaryotes, Protists, and Fungi) (part 5) Flashcards
1
Q
what cell type has true nuclei?
A
eukaryotic
2
Q
what are the 2 essential features for sexual reproduction?
A
gametes
3
Q
what are gametes
A
opposing mating types in haploid forms formed through meiosis
4
Q
what is formed with two gametes?
A
diploid zygote
5
Q
what do you call the formation of two gametes?
A
fertilization
6
Q
what does the genetic material of a diploid zygote consist of?
A
the combined genetic material of its parents
7
Q
what are the pros of sexual reproduction?
A
increased genetic variation among generations, more opportunities of survival, longer lifespans
