B10 Reproduction Flashcards

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1
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define asexual reproduction

A

process resulting in the production of genetically identical offspring from one parent

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advantages of asexual reproduction of the species in the wild (4)

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only one parent needed
fast
less energy needed
less time needed
rapid colonization

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disadvantages asexual reproduction of the species in the wild (4)

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no genetic variation
overpopulation
less able to adapt to changes
competition due to overcrowding
the whole population can be affected from a disease

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4
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example species that does asexual reproduction (4)

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bacteria, fungi, plant, hydra

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5
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define sexual reproduction

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the process involving the fusion of the nuclei of two gametes to form a zygote and the production of offspring that are genetically different from each other

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nuclei of gametes are ……. while the nucleus of a zygote is ……

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haploid (23) diploid (46)

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advantage of sexual reproduction to a species in the wild (2)

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genetic variations
can adapt to changes

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sexual reproduction advantages in the wild (3)

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genetic variation
can adapt to changes
only some individuals affected by the disease

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sexual reproduction disadvantages in the wild (2)

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two parents needed
more energy needed
time consuming

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