Exam 3: Sexual Reproduction

Question 1

Asexual reproduction

Answer 1

• w/out meiosis & fertilization (occurs w mitosis)
• used mostly by single-celled organisms

Question 2

Disadvantages of asexual reproduction

Answer 2

• no genetic variation
• disastrous in unstable environment

Question 3

Advantages of asexual reproduction

Answer 3

• rapid reproduction
  (no energy spent & no partner needed )
• genetic homogeneity

Question 4

Sexual reproduction requirements

Answer 4

• meiosis
• mitosis
• fertilization

Question 5

Meiosis role in sexual reproduction

Answer 5

Used for reproduction

Question 6

Mitosis role in sexual reproduction

Answer 6

Growth, repair, & maintenance
( in organisms)

Question 7

Sexual reproduction advantages

Answer 7

• genetic variation & adaptation to changing environments

Question 8

Sexual reproduction disadvantages

Answer 8

• transmit std
• copulating machines built
  (Energy required)