Reproduction

Question 1

what is asexual reproduction

Answer 1

asexual reproduction that forms genetically identical offspring from only one parent

Question 2

what are the four key features of asexual reproduction

Answer 2

1) Cell divides by mitosis
2) the offspring are clones
3) only one parent
4) no gamete fusion

Question 3

define the process of reproduction

Answer 3

is where the nuclei of two gametes (sex cells) fuse to form a zygote (a process known as fertilisation

Question 4

what are the four key features of sexual reproduction

Answer 4

1) Male and female gametes fuse
2) two parents
3) offspring are non identical
4) gametes are formed meiosis

Question 5

what are gamete nuclei and what does it mean

Answer 5

gamete nuclei’s are haploids this means they contain half the number of chromosomes found in a normal cell

Question 6

what are zygote nuclei

Answer 6

zygote nuclei are diploids this means they contains two complete sets of chromosomes