Sexual and Asexual Reproduction

Question 1

Define ‘sexual reproduction’.

Answer 1

Gametes fusing in the nuclei that pride variation in offspring.

Question 2

Define ‘asexual reproduction’.

Answer 2

When there is only one parents (no gametes) and offspring are genetically identical (clones).

Question 3

What are the gametes for animals?

Answer 3

Egg cell, sperm cell.

Question 4

What are the gametes for plants?

Answer 4

Pollen, egg cell.

Question 5

What are the advantages of sexual reproduction?

Answer 5

• Variation in offspring, increases chance of survival, thus a natural selection advantage.
• Selective breeding can be done which allows for choosing of characteristics.

Question 6

What are the advantages of asexual reproduction?

Answer 6

• No time wasted looking for a partner, therefore it is faster and less energy is needed.

Question 7

What are the disadvantages of asexual reproduction?

Answer 7

• If characteristics are unfavourable then it is vulnerable to changes in the environment.