reproduction (sexual + asexual)

Question 1

asexual reproduction

Answer 1

genetically identical offspring

Question 2

advantages of a.r

Answer 2

• mates not required
• rapid reproduction process
• positive genetic traits passed on

Question 3

disadvantages of a.r

Answer 3

• lack of diversity so susceptible to sam diseases as parent
• can’t adapt to environmental changes

Question 4

sexual reproduction

Answer 4

• involves fusion of two nuclei to form zygote
• genetically different offspring

Question 5

fertilisation

Answer 5

fusion of nuclei of two gametes

Question 6

nuclei of gametes are

Answer 6

haploid

Question 7

nucleus in zygote is

Answer 7

diploid

Question 8

advantages of s.r

Answer 8

• variation so can adapt and have higher survival chance
• new varieties can have resistance to diseases
• plants: seeds are produced which allow dispersal away from parent reducing competition

Question 9

disadvantages of s.r

Answer 9

• two parents usually needed
• growth of new plant to maturity from seed is slow