Plant Reproduction Flashcards
1
Q
Asexual reproduction?
A
Production of a new generation of the same species by one parent
2
Q
How does asexual reproduction take place?
A
Mitosis
3
Q
Advantages to asexual reproduction
A
1 parent needed No sex organs needed Fast Little energy needed New plants are identical Favorable mutation can spread
4
Q
Disadvantages to asexual reproduction
A
No variation
Genetic weaknesses can spread
5
Q
Advantages to sexual reproduction
A
Variation
Prevents genetic weaknesses spreading
Higher chance of survival
6
Q
Disadvantages to sexual reproduction
A
Large amount of energy needed
Slow
Gametes needed (female & male)
Outside pollinators needed
