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Reproduction Flashcards

1
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What type of cell are gametes

A

Haploid

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2
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How are gametes formed

A

Meiosis

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3
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How many parents are needed in sexual reproduction

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2

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4
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How many parents are needed in asexual reproduction

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1

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5
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How do bacteria reproduce? Sexually or asexually?

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Asexually

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6
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What type of reproduction results in offspring showing differentiation?

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Sexual reproduction

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7
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What type of reproduction results in offspring being clones?

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Asexual reproduction

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8
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Clones are ___________ _________ to their parent cell

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Genetically identical

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9
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Sexual reproduction involves the ______ of gametes

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Fusion

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10
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Gametes are formed by _______

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Meiosis

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11
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How many chromosomes do gametes have?

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23

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12
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What are the advantages of asexual reproduction?

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  • A mate does not need to be found
  • Has a rapid reproductive cycle
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13
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Name a disadvantage of asexual reproduction

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No variation in the population which could cause the entire population to become extinct after a single event

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14
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Name an advantage of sexual reproduction

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Variation in the population

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15
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Name a disadvantage of sexual reproduction

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A mate needs to be found

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