sexual and asexual reproduction Flashcards
1
Q
how many pairs of chromosomes do a normal body cell have
A
23 pairs
2
Q
how many chromosomes do human sperm and egg cells both have
A
23 chromosomes
3
Q
what type of cell division are gametes made by
A
meiosis
4
Q
what are the gametes in plants
A
pollen and egg cells
5
Q
what does sexual reproduction involve the fusion of?
A
sexual reproduction involves the fusion of male and female gametes
6
Q
what is the name for the process of the fusion of male and female gametes
A
fertilization
7
Q
give an example of an organism that reproduces asexually
A
aphids
8
Q
in asexual reproduction how many parents are there
A
1
9
Q
if the genetic material of all of the offspring is the same what are they called
A
clones
10
Q
what type of cell division does asexual reproduction use
A
mitosis
