Asexual Reproduction

Question 1

What is the type of reproduction that results in offspring that are identical to the parent?

Answer 1

Asexual Reproduction

Question 2

What type of asexual reproduction copies genetic material and divides in two?

Answer 2

Binary Fission

Question 3

What is an example of an organism who uses binary fission to reproduce?

Answer 3

bacteria, amoeba, protozoa, algae

Question 4

What type of asexual reproduction does the offspring grow off of the parent and breaks off when it can live on its own?

Answer 4

Budding

Question 5

What is an example of an organism that reproduces by budding?

Answer 5

hydra, yeast, sponges

Question 6

What type of asexual reproduction regrows body parts?

Answer 6

Regeneration

Question 7

What is an example of an organism that reproduces by regeneration?

Answer 7

sponge, star fish, planaria

Question 8

What type of asexual reproduction uses spores blown by the wind?

Answer 8

Sporulation

Question 9

What is an example of an organism that uses sporulation to reproduce?

Answer 9

mushrooms, fungi, puffball

Question 10

What type of asexual reproduction uses plant’s roots, stems, and leaves to grow separate plants from?

Answer 10

Vegetable Propagation

Question 11

What is an example of an organism that uses vegetable propagation?

Answer 11

strawberry and mint runners, potato in a jar

Question 12

What is an unnatural type of asexual reproduction that is manipulated in a lab?

Answer 12

Cloning

Question 13

What is an advantage of asexual reproduction?

Answer 13

1. Exact copy
2. Genetic continuity
3. Limits the spread of diseases

Question 14

What is a disadvantage of asexual reproduction?

Answer 14

1. No genetic diversity
2. Cannot adapt
3. Could lead to extinction