Reproduction Flashcards
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2
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what is meant by reproduction?
A
the production of new organisms (offspring)
3
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what are the two types of reproduction?
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asexual and sexual reproduction
4
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what are genetically identical organisms called?
A
clones
5
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what is sexual reproduction?
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. two parents
. fertilisation produces a sincel cell with a new set of chromosomes
. offspring are genetically different beacuse they have DNA from both parents
. there is variation between the offspring
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What is asexual reproduction?
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. only one parent
. offspring are genetically identical to parent
. no variation between offspring
