Asexual Reproduction Flashcards
What is asexual reproduction?
Asexual reproduction is a mode of reproduction that involves a single organism producing offspring without the involvement of gametes.
True or False: Asexual reproduction requires two parents.
False
Name one advantage of asexual reproduction.
One advantage of asexual reproduction is that it allows for rapid population increase.
What is binary fission?
Binary fission is a form of asexual reproduction where a single organism divides into two identical daughter cells.
Fill in the blank: In asexual reproduction, offspring are genetically ______ to the parent.
identical
Which of the following is a method of asexual reproduction: a) Budding, b) Fertilization, c) Pollination?
a) Budding
What type of organisms commonly use asexual reproduction?
Bacteria, plants, and some animals commonly use asexual reproduction.
True or False: Asexual reproduction leads to greater genetic diversity.
False
What is vegetative propagation?
Vegetative propagation is a form of asexual reproduction in plants where new individuals form from parts of the parent plant.
Describe the process of fragmentation.
Fragmentation is a form of asexual reproduction where an organism breaks into pieces, and each piece can grow into a new individual.
Fill in the blank: Asexual reproduction is particularly advantageous in ______ environments.
stable
What is parthenogenesis?
Parthenogenesis is a form of asexual reproduction where an egg develops into an individual without fertilization.
Which of the following is NOT a form of asexual reproduction: a) Budding, b) Fragmentation, c) Meiosis?
c) Meiosis
True or False: All asexual reproduction methods result in identical offspring.
True
What is the main disadvantage of asexual reproduction?
The main disadvantage of asexual reproduction is the lack of genetic variation.
Name a common organism that reproduces asexually.
Hydra
Which type of asexual reproduction involves a bud growing on the parent organism?
Budding
Fill in the blank: Asexual reproduction can occur through ______ in single-celled organisms.
binary fission
What is spore formation?
Spore formation is a method of asexual reproduction where organisms produce spores that can develop into new individuals.
True or False: Asexual reproduction is less efficient than sexual reproduction in changing environmental conditions.
True
What are the offspring produced by asexual reproduction called?
Clones
Which process allows potatoes to reproduce asexually?
Tuber formation
Fill in the blank: Asexual reproduction is often seen as a form of ______ reproduction.
clonal
What is a key characteristic of organisms that reproduce asexually?
They can reproduce without a mate.
Name one organism that undergoes parthenogenesis.
Some species of lizards
True or False: Asexual reproduction can occur in multicellular organisms.
True
What is the primary reproductive cell involved in asexual reproduction?
Somatic cells
Fill in the blank: In asexual reproduction, genetic material is passed on through ______.
mitosis
What is the term for asexual reproduction in fungi?
Budding or spore formation
Which of the following is a disadvantage of asexual reproduction? a) Rapid reproduction, b) Lack of genetic diversity, c) Requires less energy?
b) Lack of genetic diversity
Fill in the blank: Asexual reproduction can lead to ______ population growth under ideal conditions.
exponential
