Reproduction Flashcards
Reproduction
Sexual
Asexual
Asexual
The process resulting in genetically identical offspring being produced from one parent
Sexual
The process resulting in genetically different offspring being produced from two parents
Sexual and asexual reproduction: number of parent organisms
Asexual: one
Sexual: two
Sexual and asexual reproduction: type of cell division required to produce offspring
Asexual: mitosis
Sexual: meiosis
Sexual and asexual reproduction: level of genetic similarity between offspring
Asexual: genetically identical to each other (and to the parents)
Sexual: genetically unique (and genetically different from both parents)
Sexual and asexual reproduction: Source of genetic variation in offspring
Sexual and asexual reproduction: number of offspring produced
Asexual: usually relatively large numbers
Sexual: usually relatively limited numbers
Sexual and asexual reproduction: Time taken to produce offspring
Asexual: usually relatively fast
Sexual: usually relatively slowly
Asexual reproduction in plants: natural method
A new plant is produced where the runner touches the ground
Example: runners
Asexual reproduction in plants: artificial method
Using plant cutting to reproduce plants from existing plants
Example: cuttings