6.2 Types of reproduction

Question 1

What is asexual reproduction 3

Answer 1

Does not involve the fusion of gametes (sex cells)

All genetic information comes from one parent

All offspring genetically identical to parent, very little variety

Question 2

What is sexual reproduction

Answer 2

involves the fusion of sex cells (gametes)

The is much variety as there is a mix of genetic material

Question 3

In animals what are the two sex cells called

Answer 3

Eggs and sperm

Question 4

In asexual reproduction what are the offspring called

Answer 4

clones, they are identical to the parent.

Question 5

Can offspring produced by sexual reproduction ever be identical to the parents

Answer 5

No as they have a mix of genes from the two parents.

Question 6

Why is the random mixing of genes important to survival

Answer 6

Some variation may give the offspring a better chance of survival and they will therefore be more likely to reproduce.