Bio - Sexual And Asexual Reproduction Flashcards
1
Q
What are sex gametes?
A
Specialised cells designed for reproduction
2
Q
What is the main difference between asexual and sexual reproduction
A
Asexual only requires one parents whereas sexual requires two
3
Q
Is there genetic variation in asexual reproduction?
A
No there are two copies of the same genes
4
Q
Where does the fusion of gametes take place
A
In sexual reproduction
5
Q
What do fused male and female gametes produce
A
A fertilised egg otherwise known as a zygote
6
Q
What are some advantages to sexual reproduction?
A
- Variation in genetics gives a survival advantage if the environment changes by natural selection
- Natural selection can be sped up by selective breeding
7
Q
What are advantages to asexual reproduction?
A
Time and energy is not wasted trying to find a mate
8
Q
What does haploid mean?
A
Having a single set of unpaired chromosomes in a nucleus
9
Q
What does diploid mean
A
A cell that contains two copies of each chromosome
