External/Internal Fertilisation and Asexual/Sexual Reproduction Flashcards
Is internal fertilisation sexual or asexual?
sexual
Is external fertilisation sexual or asexual?
asexual
Where does external fertilisation take place?
Outside the body
Where does internal fertilisation take place?
Inside the body
Relatively, how many eggs are produced in external fertilisation?
Many
Relatively, how many eggs are produced in internal fertilisation?
Few
What is an animal that does internal fertilisation?
Humans
What is an animal that does external fertilisation?
Starfish
What are offspring like in asexual vs sexual reproduction?
Asexual - Genetically identical to my parent
Sexual - Offspring are genetically different from their parents
How many parents are needed in asexual vs sexual reproduction?
Asexual - One parent
Sexual - Two parents
What does asexual vs sexual reproduction result in?
Asexual - Genetic clone
Sexual - Unique combination of genes from each parent
What is an advantage of sexual reproduction?
Helps a species survive in a changing environment
What is a disadvantage of sexual reproduction?
Survival of the fittest
What is an advantage of asexual reproduction?
A stable environment that doesn’t change much
What is an disadvantage of asexual reproduction?
If something happens to one of them, it’s very dangerous