Module 2 Asexual reproduction Flashcards

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___ creation of offspring from a single parent. Has an advantage in consistently favorable conditions.

____ produces two daughter cells genetically identical to the parent cell. Occurs in prokaryotes

A

Asexual reproduction

Bianry FIssion

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forms a new organism from a small projection
growing on the surface of the parent.

splitting of the parent into pieces that each grow into a new organism

Forms a new plant from the modification of a stem or underground structure

A

Budding

Fragmentation

Vegetative reproduction

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Cells develop into their mature forms through the process of ____

This is determined by the cell’s location in a ____

Outer:
Middle:
Inner:

A

Cell differentiation

embryo

Outer: Skin cells
Middle: Bone Cells
Inner: Intestines

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____ have the ability to divide and renew while maintaining an undifferentiated form that can diverge

A

stem cells

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Classification of stem cells:

growing into any other cell type
ex.

Growing into any cell type but the first type
ex.

Growing into closely related cells
ex.

A

Totipotent
Fertilized egg

Pluripotent
Embryonic stem cell

Multipotent
Adult stem cell (like from blood)

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Although difficult to isolate and grow, adult stem cells can prevent ____

____ can be grown in a culture

A

transplant rejection

Embryonic stem cells

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7
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Stem cells are currently used to treat ____ and ____

A

Leukemia
Lymphoma

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