SB3a Sexual and asexual reproduction Flashcards

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What is sexual reproduction?

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reproduction involving fertilisation of gametes.

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What is asexual reproduction?

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reproduction involving producing clones that are genetically identical to the parent.

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In animals, what is asexual reproduction rare in?

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vertebrates.

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In animals, what is asexual reproduction common in?

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invertebrates.

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How do most plants reproduce?

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asexually.

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What are ways plant reproduce asexually? (2)

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.Some use runners, special stems that grow out from the adult plant​
.Others can produce new plants from bits of leaves or roots which helps them spread quickly near the parent plant

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Advantages of sexual reproduction? (3)

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.Combines characteristics from both parents, producing offspring that are different from each other
.Variation is advantageous if environmental conditions change e.g. temperature
.Variation means some offspring will be better suited to the new conditions so will be more likely to survive and reproduce

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Advantages of asexual reproduction? (4)

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.Much faster than sexual reproduction as there is no need to find a mate
.This is useful when there are not a lot of resources e.g. food​
.Plants grow rapidly in the summer so aphids reproduce asexually to make the most of all the available food
.Can be used to find cures for diseases

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Disadvantages of sexual reproduction?

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.Need to find a mate

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Disadvantage of asexual reproduction? (4)

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.Reduced variety in species
.Cloned animals have short life spans
.Cloning is regarded as immoral by many people
.Wasteful and expensive process

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