Sexual & Asexual reproduction Flashcards
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Asexual reproduction
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a process resulting in the production of genetically identical offspring from one parent
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Organisms that reproduce asexually
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- plants
- yeast
- starfish
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Advantages of asexual reproduction
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- only one parent is needed, saving time to find a mate
- organisms can reproduce very quickly
- crops can be produced very easily
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Disadvantages of asexual reproduction
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It produces identical copies so they all have the same characteristics. This makes them vulnerable to environmental changes like diseases
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Sexual reproduction: Gametes in humans
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- male gamete is the sperm cell
- the female gamete is the egg cell
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Advantages of sexual reproduction
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- creates variation within species & makes it more resistant to environmental changes and disease
- selective breeding means farmers can choose the best characteristics from two different strains to produce new varieties
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Disadvantages of sexual reproduction
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takes time and energy to find a mate
