Plant reproduction Flashcards
What type of reproduction produces genetically identical offspring
asexual
does asexual reproduction do meiosis
no
drawbacks to asexual reproduction
population susceptible to dying off bc of less genetic variation
What type of reproduction has fast colonization of new areas
asexual
what type of reproduction results in genetically diverse offspring
sexual
advantages of sexual reproduction
diverse
potential new adaptations
more adapt to changes
disadvantages to sexual reproduction
rate of colonization of a new area is highly variable
Isolated individuals may not be able to reproduce
pollination
the act of transferring pollen froma male flower part to a female flower part to facilitate sexual reproduction
two types of pollination
zoophily
Anemophily
zoophily
pollinator dependent- animals
anemophily
polination by wind dispersal