Sexual Reproduction Flashcards
What is sexual reproduction, and outline the advantages, disadvantages of this and outline differences between Asexual and sexual reproduction in terms of reproduction.
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What is Sexual Reproduction
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- Form of reproduction where two gametes (One sperm and one an Egg), fuse to produce a zygote (Offspring).
- Offspring may be unique, but not physically or genetically identical.
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Outline an advantage of Sexual reproduction
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- Long term evolutionary period.
- Unfavorable genetic variation is eliminated from the population more efficiently.
- Populations are better able to adapt to new environments.
- Produces genetic diversity, that can help individuals of a population to become better suited to their environment.
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Outline a disadvantage of sexual reproduction
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- Slower reproductive rate.
- Potential for spread of sexually transmitted diseases.
- Energetically costly (Requires a lot of input from the parent).
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Outline disadvantages of reproductive strategies
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- Slower reproductive rates.
- Animals may become more dependent on human help and lack the ability to live in the wild.
