Sexual Reproduction

Question 1

Sexual reproduction

Answer 1

Two parents combine genetic material to produce a new organism which differs from both parents

Question 2

fertilization

Answer 2

An egg cell and a sperm cell joining to form a new cell
The male and female gametes fuse to form a zygote, which develops into an embryo

Question 3

Which type of reproduction creates more variety in life?

Answer 3

sexual reproduction

Question 4

What is the male sex cell called?

Answer 4

sperm

Question 5

What is the female sex cell called?

Answer 5

eggs

Question 6

How much genetic information do offspring receive from each parent?

Answer 6

50% of each parents’ genetic information is received by the offspring.

Question 7

Some offspring look very different from their parents, what are these differences called?

Answer 7

Variation

Question 8

benefit of sexual reproduction?

Answer 8

Each offspring is unique from one another, increasing chances of survival.

Question 9

disadvantages of sexual reproduction

Answer 9

need to find a mate, more time and energy required

Question 10

What is the relationship between the size of the animal and how long it takes for its offspring to develop?

Answer 10

The larger the animal is, the longer it takes for the offspring to develop.