Modes of Reproduction

Question 1

Asexual Reproduction

Answer 1

The process that results in production of genetically identical offspring from 1 parent, w/o fusion of gametes.

Involves mitosis

Question 2

Mitosis

Answer 2

Type of cell division giving rise to genetically identical cells in which the chromosome no. is maintained

Question 3

Mitosis Importance

Answer 3

• Mitosis allows for asexual reproduction to occur
  -New cells must be produced by mitosis for a multicellular organism to grow
  -New cells produced by mitosis replace dead/damaged cells

Question 4

Sexual Reproduction

Answer 4

Process involving fusion of two gametes to form a zygote, producing genetically dissimilar offspring

Question 5

Meiosis

Answer 5

Type of cell division giving rise to genetically dissimilar cells in which the chromosome no. is halved due to separation of homologous chromosomes

Question 6

Meiosis Importance

Answer 6

-Produce haploid gametes
-Produce genetically dissimilar gametes=gr8er genetic variations=better adapt to changes in env