Asexual and Sexual reproduction Flashcards
What does Asexual reproduction do?
It creates identical offspring from one organism, while sexual reproduction involves gametes from two parents.
What does asexual reproduction result in?
No genetic diversity
What does asexual reproduction involve?
One organism and results in clones
What is a simple form of asexual reproduction?
Bacteria reproduced by binary fussion
What does sexual reproduction that combines gametes lead to?
Genetic Diversity
What can sexual reproduction from genetic diversity result in?
An enhance (increase) in chance of survival in changing environments.
What does the asexual reproduction process do?
Allows organisms like spider plants and bacteria to quickly reproduce, ensuring efficiency but no genetic variation.
What does the Binary Fussion process do?
Split bacteria (simple organisms) into two, showcasing a basic and fast method of reproduction WITHOUT genetic diversity.
Where does sexual reproduction in plants occur?
Flowers!!
What does the process of sexual reproduction in plants involve?
-Pollination
-Fertilization
-The formation of seeds
What does sexual reproduction in plants lead to?
Plant Diversity!
What do flowers contain for reproduction?
Sexual Organs
Types of pollination. list 3
-Wind
-Water
-Pollinators
What are pollinators crucial for?
Food supply
What does fertilization lead to?
Seed development within the ovary