ASEXUAL AND SEXUAL REPRODUCTION Flashcards

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1
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is the process of making new
organisms. Parent organisms reproduce to make
offspring.

A

Reproduction

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2
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are pieces of hereditary material that affect an organism’s inherited traits.

A

genes

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3
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a single parent produces offspring

A

asexual reproduction

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4
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The offspring have the same genes, and therefore the same
inherited traits, as the parent.

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asexual reproduction

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5
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two parents produce offspring

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sexual reproduction

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6
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The offspring have a mix of genes from both parents.

A

sexual reproduction

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7
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offspring have a different set of traits compared to either parent.

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sexual reproduction

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8
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The producing organism/s who give/s life are called ?

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parents

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9
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The new organism produced through the process of
reproduction is called a ?

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progeny (plural=progenies).

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10
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The process of reproduction is also called ?

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procreation or breeding.

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11
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is vital for the species’ continuation on the planet.

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Reproduction

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