Asexual reproduction Flashcards
1
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What is a clone?
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An identical genetic copy of a parent cell
2
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Give 3 examples of cloning advantages
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- reproduce large numbers quickly
- energy not used to find mate
- colonies outcompete other organisms
- large numbers help survive predators
3
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Give 3 examples of cloning disadvantages
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- negative mutation can wipe out offspring
- closely-spaced large population compete for food/space
- disease/temp extremes could wipe out colony
4
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What is binary fission?
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- single parent cell replicates its genetic material & divides into 2
- common in bacteria
5
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What is budding?
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-Areas of something may undergo repeated mitosis
6
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What is fragmentation?
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- fragments break off the parent and develop as clones
- common in sea stars
7
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What is vegetative reproduction?
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- typically special cells
- divide repeatedly to form copies of parent
- common in tulips, daffodils and strawberries
8
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What is spore formation?
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- formation of single-celled spores(single cells that grow into a new organism)
- common in bacteria, micro-organisms, fungi, mosses and ferns
9
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What is the purpose of therapeutic cloning?
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to produce specialized tissues or organs for transplant
