SB3a Sexual And Asexual Reproduction Flashcards
1
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asexual reproduction
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Producing new organisms from one parent only. These organisms are genetically identical to the parent.
2
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clone
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All the cells in a clone are genetically identical to each other and to the parent’s cells.
3
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fertilisation
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Fusing of a male gamete with a female gamete.
4
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invertebrate
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An animal without bones, such as an insect or worm
5
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mitosis
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The process of diploid cells dividing to produce two diploid daughter cells that are genetically identical to the parent.
6
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sexual reproduction
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Reproduction that needs a male and a female parent.
7
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variation
A
Differences in the characteristics of organisms.
8
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vertebrate
A
Animal with bones, such as a human.
